February 13, 2019

The State of Transit Funding: The Deficit vs The Need

Commentary by Denny Ward, SMTS Executive Director and MPTA Board Member. As one of the nation’s largest rural public transportation providers, and the second largest

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February 13, 2019

MPTA is Growing in 2019; Join Us

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is growing.  MPTA has added the following new members in 2019 thus far including:

• Bi-State Development – Metro

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February 13, 2019

Education Series Webinar: Shaping Your Digital Footprint in the Transit Industry: Website and Social Media

Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on March 6, 2019 for a webinar to learn how to best use digital assets, including websites and social media to promote transit… Read the rest

February 8, 2019

MPTA Members Are Hiring

Transit providers, Metropolitan Planning organizations across the state are working to fill positions in their organizations.  If you are an experienced transit/transportation… Read the rest

February 8, 2019

2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference will be held September 11-13 at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City, MO

Registration is now open for the 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference which will be held September 11-13 at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City,… Read the rest

January 31, 2019

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

The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony  yesterday on Senate  Bill 39 sponsored by Senator Bob Onder.   SB39 would allow conceal carry on transit vehicles.… Read the rest

January 23, 2019

No One Single Source Can Fund Transit; However, Missouri Needs to Be a Partner

Testimony for Senate Appropriations Committee January 23, 2019
Good morning. I’m Dorothy Yeager, the Executive Director of OATS Transit. I’m sure many of you have seen… Read the rest

January 18, 2019

Infrastructure Tops the List of Priorities for 2019 Legislative Session

Missouri Governor Mike Parson made his State of the State address on Wednesday. As expected Governor Parson stressed workforce development and infrastructure in his… Read the rest

January 16, 2019

MO is Crushing on Transit; Share Your Love

 In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) are encouraging Missouri residents to express

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January 15, 2019

KCATA receives TOD grant for Rock Island Corridor

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority was one of 20 organizations awarded FTA funding to plan for Transit Oriented Development. The Federal Transit Administration… Read the rest