Where does transit fall this election cycle?
The Missouri Public Transit Association representing transit providers from across Missouri strongly supports funding for transit at the local, state and federal … Read the rest
City of Columbia awarded federal grant for electric buses
Last week, the US DOT announced the 5339 No Lo Grants including an award to the City of Columbia (COMO Connect).
The City of Columbia was awarded a $1,712,300 grant to purchase… Read the rest
KCATA to honor community leaders with Rosa Parks Spirit Awards
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will present the 4th annual KCATA Rosa Parks SPIRIT Awards celebrating individuals… Read the rest
Bus operating & capital needs far outweigh funding available
With the new FAST-Act in place since December, there are ongoing discussions about the fact that funding levels don’t match the demand for bus operating and capital… Read the rest
Save the Date for the 2017 MPTA Conference in Springfield, MO
The date is set, the location picked, make sure your calendar is marked for the 2017 MPTA Conference. University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, MO will be the site of the upcoming… Read the rest
KC is riding the rails
From May 6, opening day, until July 5, the streetcar has carried 381,914 people along the route. During the month of June, 182,248 people rode the streetcar. On the… Read the rest
Federal transit appropriations bill still on hold
So where does transit funding stand at the federal level? The next federal fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. Both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have completed… Read the rest
Meet up at TransportationCamp Midwest 2016!
TransportationCamp is an “unconference” bringing together transportation professionals, technologists, academics, and others interested in the
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KCATA to make changes to a few RideKC routes
Starting July 3, 2016, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will be making changes to a few RideKC routes in Kansas City. The changes are designed to help improve… Read the rest
MPTA launches Educational Series
The Missouri Public Transit Association has announced the launch of the MPTA Educational Series, a quarterly educational event for MPTA members and transit stakeholders… Read the rest