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
MPTA Highlights Missouri Transit Industry Opportunities in 2018
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is teaming up with transportation providers and members from all over the state to announce transit related job openings… Read the rest
MPTA welcomes new Program Director
The Missouri Public Transit Association welcomed Mallory Box on Feb. 20 as the new Program Director.
Mallory Box advocates for improved investment in and commitment… Read the rest
MPTA carries transit message to State Capitol for Transportation Day
More than 30 MPTA and Citizens for Modern Transit members carried the message door to door about the importance of transit and transit investment on Transportation … Read the rest
MO Senate Committee offers substitute bill including increase in fuel tax
The Senate Ways & Means Committee passed the Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 617 (SCS SB617) on February 13. The bill would make a number of changes to Missouri’s… Read the rest