September 5, 2024

Missouri Public Transit Association Elects New Board Members

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) – the state’s transit advocacy organization – has named Gina Thompson, a transportation coordinator with the City of… Read the rest

August 23, 2024

KCATA Seeking Chief Financial Officer

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is presently searching for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for overseeing and serving as… Read the rest

August 20, 2024

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Named New MoDOT Interim Director

With the resignation of Missouri Department of Transporation Director Patrick McKenna effective September 20, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission… Read the rest

August 20, 2024

FTA Updates Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a final rule updating FTA’s Public Transportation Safety Certification Training… Read the rest

August 19, 2024

Education Opportunity for MO Transit Providers on Mobility Management this September

  The Missouri Transportation Task Force (MOTTF) is set to host a half-day, virtual, mobility summit on Wednesday, September 25th. Speakers include Olivia Hook,… Read the rest

July 17, 2024

KCATA Releases inFOCUS, Five-Year Strategic Plan Aimed at Redefining Success and Connecting All People to Opportunities

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) recently released its newly developed inFOCUS Strategic Plan. The plan is a 5-year outlook that reiterates… Read the rest

July 16, 2024

John Lynch Joins FTA Region 7 as Acting Deputy Regional Administrator

FTA Region 7 welcomed John Lynch as the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator on July 15. Lynch has served in multiple roles during his 10 years with the FTA. Previously,… Read the rest

July 15, 2024

Governor Signs Budget Bills Including Millions for Transit 

On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving… Read the rest

July 9, 2024

Bi-State Development One of 117 Projects to Receive Federal Funding for Public Transit Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects… Read the rest

June 27, 2024

MPTA Receives 2024 Community Transportation Award from CTAA for Exemplary State Leadership

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently received a 2024 Community Transportation Award for State Leadership from the Community Transportation… Read the rest