Legislative Update: Multi-Modal amendment defeated
UPDATE as of 4/5/18: Rep. Corlew introduced the multi-modal amendment to HB2540 last evening. The amendment was defeated by a voice vote.
Rep. Corlew in partnership… Read the rest
2018 Transit Conferences
Looking for more education opportunities? Here is a list of upcoming conferences and events around the country.
APTA –Host’s several conferences per year. Use this link… Read the rest
KCATA Celebrates Next Step in Prospect MAX Expansion
Alphapointe President and CEO Reinhard Mabry along with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) President and CEO Robbie Makinen are hosting a ceremonial… Read the rest
FY18 Omnibus Appropriations Bill includes additional funding for Transit
The House Rules Committee posted the details of the $1.3 trillion FY18 Omnibus Appropriations bill outlining funding for remainder of fiscal year through Sept. … Read the rest
Funding Transportation: What are other states up to?
Since 2012, 21 states have increased transportation revenues by a variety of means, while many others have been unsuccessful. Examining the effective approaches of… Read the rest
KC Streetcar gaining momentum in MO
Running from the River Market on the north end to Union Station and Crown Center on the south, the Kansas City (KC) Streetcar connects all the downtown neighborhoods with… Read the rest
City Utilities honored for construction of Transit Center in Downtown
At their monthly meeting today, the North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA) awarded City Utilities of Springfield with their Commercial Betterment Award… Read the rest
Nashville Transit Referendum Set for Public Vote in May
Nashville’s $5.4 billion light-rail proposal is set for a public vote in May. Vanderbilt University conducted a poll, Feb. 8-19, and found that 66 percent of Nashville… Read the rest
Transportation Development Districts, an Avenue to Move Transit Forward in Missouri
TDD or Transportation Development Districts are an effective tool for funding public transit projects that benefit specific areas. The TDD Act, sections 238.200,… Read the rest
MPTA Educational Series: Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement
MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2018, “Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement,” in Jefferson City, MO. Hear… Read the rest