June 6, 2018

Missouri Public Transit Association Appoints Officers to its Board of Directors

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently appointed Kelly Turner, of Springfield, MO, as the Vice President of its Board of Directors, and Mark Mehmert,… Read the rest

May 23, 2018

Transit Funding Opportunities for Disadvantaged Areas

Transit funding can sometimes be a challenge.  Identifying appropriate grants and programs for specific projects is always a large undertaking and an important part… Read the rest

May 18, 2018

Ride KC Offer 75¢ Bus Rides during Ozone Alerts

The May 18 Orange Ozone Alert has prompted RIDE KC to offer reduced bus fares to incentivize bus ridership.  The organization cut the cost of riding in half, to $0.75 to encourage… Read the rest

May 18, 2018

FY18 Omnibus Bill has positive impact on MO Transit Providers

In March, the announcement of the $1.3 trillion FY18 Omnibus Appropriations bill outlined funding for the remainder of fiscal year through Sept. 30, 2018.  The FTA… Read the rest

May 18, 2018

Missouri Legislatures Sends Fuel Tax to Vote of the People in November

The Missouri House of Representatives truly agreed to and finally passed SS #2 HB 1460 by a vote of 88-60. This bill will place a phased-in, 10-cent, motor fuel tax increase… Read the rest

May 18, 2018

Local Springfield Resident Weighs in on Importance of Transit

Public transit goes beyond simply providing transportation services – It serves as a lifeline for many. For some, it’s the sole means by which they can get to work, school… Read the rest

May 17, 2018

2018 MPTA Conference Keynote Speakers Announced!

The 2018 MPTA Conference is fast approaching!  This event offers attendees a chance to meet and gather with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials… Read the rest

May 17, 2018

THUD Appropriations Bill includes $203 Million More in Transit/Intercity Rail Investments

The House Appropriations Committee just released the details of its FY19 Transportation and Housing (THUD) Appropriations bill. The bill provides $16.5 billion for… Read the rest

May 10, 2018

Lights, Camera, Engagement! DART’s Secret to a Safer System.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) riders are consistently reporting feeling safe when riding the system.  An agency survey reports that 77% of respondents in an online… Read the rest

April 27, 2018

Missouri Director of Economic Development Rob Dixon Joins Missouri Hyperloop Coalition

The Missouri Hyperloop Coalition, a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting the construction of a Hyperloop route linking Kansas City, Columbia, and St.… Read the rest