March 9, 2021

Midwest Transit Conference Website Live with Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2021 Conference will provide several opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens across the Midwest.… Read the rest

March 9, 2021

As MO House Moves CCW on Transit Forward; Transit Providers Stress Opposition      

As the Missouri legislature continues to push Conceal and Carry on Transit bills forward including the perfection of HB52 sponsored by Representation Adam Schnelting… Read the rest

March 8, 2021

Senate passes COVID Relief Bill with $30.5B for Transit Intact

The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 6, 2021. The bill will return to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote this week. The bill… Read the rest

March 8, 2021

House Perfects CCW on Transit Bill

On Wednesday, the House took up HB 52 for perfection.  HB 52, sponsored by Representative Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles), allows a concealed carry permit holder to… Read the rest

March 1, 2021

House Passes Latest COVID Bill including $30.5B for TRANSIT

The House approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package early Saturday.  The bill, known as the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), … Read the rest

February 26, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase

  The MPTA recently hosted the Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase on February 24, 2021. The following MPTA vendor members participated. … Read the rest

February 18, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA and TSA Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration

The MPTA and TSA are working to connect transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together through a round table discussion that took place on February… Read the rest

February 16, 2021

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION REMINDS MISSOURIANS OF FEDERAL MASK REQUIREMENT ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The Missouri Public Transit Association is issuing a reminder to Missourians about the federal mask mandate for public transportation. All transit riders and operators… Read the rest

February 16, 2021

Missouri Public Transit Association opposes Conceal and Carry on Transit in MO

Bills have been introduced in the MO House of Representatives and the MO Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry their firearms… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

MO Transit Managers’ Round Table on Accident Investigations and Policy Development

Join MPTA for its first Round Table Discussion on March 11 on Transit Accident Investigation and Policy Development.   This will be a hands-on discussion among transit… Read the rest