May 6, 2019

President Trump, Democratic Congressional Leadership Plan $2T Infrastructure Package

Last week, President Trump met with Democratic leaders from the House and Senate to discuss the nation’s infrastructure needs. A potential $2 trillion infrastructure… Read the rest

May 3, 2019

MPTA Education Series – NTI Building Diversity in Transit Recap

On May 1, 2019, MPTA members met for a NTI training on Building Diversity Skills in the Transit Workplace.  The interactive workshop led by NTI Trainer Jim Titcomb included… Read the rest

May 3, 2019

Bi-State Advertises Security Positions

Bi-State Development recently advertised for three security positions available at the agency.   The recent MetroLink Security Assessment laid out 99 recommendations… Read the rest

May 2, 2019

RideKC Seeks Customer Input for North Oak MAX Expansion?

RideKC is giving riders the opportunity to help shape the future of transit on North Oak in a series of pop-up meetings this month. Feedback given at the upcoming meetings… Read the rest

April 25, 2019

RideKC Promotes National Get on Board Day with Free Giveaways

National Get on Board Day is Thursday, April 25, 2019 and RideKC is asking passengers to join in the activities and win some RideKC swag at various locations between 11:30… Read the rest

April 23, 2019

APTA Webinar: Transit Asset Management – April 25

Join the APTA for a FREE webinar on Thursday, April 25th at 2 PM ET, where they’ll discuss how to communicate the value of transit asset management to agency executives… Read the rest

April 23, 2019

Get on Board

Public transportation goes far beyond simply getting people where they need to go. A safe, reliable public transit system plays a key role in stimulating economic development,… Read the rest

April 19, 2019

Kansas City Eases Parking Requirements to Spur Affordable Housing Along Transit Lines

Thursday, April 18, 2019, Kansas City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance easing parking requirements for apartment buildings where at least 20 percent… Read the rest

April 18, 2019

Ride-Hailing Companies are Partnering with Transit Agencies

Ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber are working to make public transit more accessible to allow riders to enjoy a car-free lifestyle.  The two companies have been major… Read the rest

April 18, 2019

MPTA Focuses on Economic Impact of Transit

Many people are discovering the perks of public transit and how it serves their lives. And, while most know the health, convenience and ecological benefits, they are not… Read the rest