May 12, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Drivers Restore Dignity to Riders Through Unparalleled Customer Service

  The responsibilities of public transit riders are varied. Some are employed, some are caregivers, and some serve their communities in a variety of different ways.… Read the rest

May 12, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Provides Necessary Access to Healthcare

  Riders like Glen and Gloria Goodson rely on Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CGCTA) for access to live-saving healthcare: kidney dialysis treatments.… Read the rest

May 12, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Provides Opportunity for Economic Empowerment and Employment

  Tambria Wilson, a student at Southeast Missouri State University, is finishing her student teaching and making plans to become an educator in the Cape Girardeau… Read the rest

May 12, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Provides Independence and Mobility to Area Riders

  Michael Bankhead has been a Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CGCTA) rider for more than 20 years. Being unable to drive, CGCTA ensures Michael is still… Read the rest

May 12, 2025

2025 MO Legislative Session Wraps Budget Process with Transit Funding Intact

The 2025 Missouri Legislative session wrapped the budget process on Friday, May 9 with a third-year sustained investment in transit. HB4 which was approved in Conference… Read the rest

May 5, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Celebrates 25 Years of Service and Community Connection

  The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CGCTA) proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter-century of reliable transportation,… Read the rest

May 5, 2025

Bokhari to Serve as FTA Acting Administrator

From the Federal Transit Administration on May 1: As Acting Administrator, Tariq Bokhari provides leadership and direction on public transportation policies, budgets,

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May 2, 2025

Upcoming MPTA Peer Round Table: Conversation with FTA Region VII

Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Peer Round Table Discussion on June 17, 2025 at 11:00 am for a conversation with FTA Region VII. From rural transit to the urban areas,

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May 2, 2025

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM: MO Transit Investment Heads to Conference Committee

With two weeks left in the Missouri 2025 Legislative Session, transit investment heads to the Conference Committee. Last week, the Senate included additional funding… Read the rest

April 30, 2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Ends IRIS Rideshare Program

  Kansas City’s rideshare program, IRIS, will be ceased on May 1, 2025. The program was originally launched in 2023 as an on-demand option with the purpose… Read the rest