December 6, 2022

Missouri Public Transit Association’s Operator of the Month; Charles Henderson (KCATA.)

Each month, MPTA will be highlighting a transit operator that fits the bill of a true transit champion. For December, we are highlighting RideKC Operator Charles Henderson.… Read the rest

December 5, 2022

MPTA Member SCCTD Releases RFP for Zero Emission Bus Analysis and Rollout

Members of the Missouri Public Transit Association, St. Clair County Transit District (the Agency) invites proposals from qualified and licensed consultants to… Read the rest

December 1, 2022

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Public Meeting to be held on December 8th

The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension planning is underway. RideKC and partners are hosting a public open house meeting Thursday, December 8th at Port KC Headquarters… Read the rest

November 29, 2022

MPTA Year in Review 2022: Advocacy. Research. Education

Fiscal Year 2022 marked a historic year for public transit in Missouri.   For the first time in more than two decades, the Missouri legislature invested $8.7 million… Read the rest

November 29, 2022

State Transit Investment and Operator Apprenticeship Top 2023 MPTA Policy Agenda

Members of the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) help people get where they need to go every day in nearly every county in the state, resulting in more than 47… Read the rest

November 21, 2022

Looking for a Career Change or New Path? Consider Becoming a Transit Driver

Opportunities available across Missouri Looking for a new career path? Transit driver positions are open across the state of Missouri and offer competitive pay… Read the rest

November 21, 2022

Missouri River Runner Service Reductions Extended Past Thanksgiving

Amtrak’s temporary service reductions for the Missouri River Runner have been extended.  Trains #311 and #316, which normally operate between St. Louis and Kansas… Read the rest

November 16, 2022

MPTA Round Table on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges

Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on vehicle maintenance challenges via Zoom on Wednesday, December 7 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series. … Read the rest

November 10, 2022

SOME TRANSIT ROUTES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN ST. JOSEPH MISSOURI

Due to staffing shortages, St. Joseph Transit will be suspending four routes on a temporary basis. Effective Monday, November 14, routes 2A/D (Frederick Avenue) and… Read the rest

November 10, 2022

The National Transit Workforce Conference is set for December 13-14, 2022.

  This year’s National Transit Workforce Conference, Making Connections 2022,  is set for December 13-14, 2022, in Washington, DC. This conference brings… Read the rest