May 26, 2017

Community investment in transit can lower obesity rates

Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that counties that rely more on their mass transit systems produce residents that have lower obesity rates. They… Read the rest

May 24, 2017

Bus Coalition calls for $2.8B in investment for bus and bus facilities in US

As the President’s Infrastructure Plan makes it way to Congress in the next couple of weeks, The Bus Coalition wants to highlight the benefits of including a $2.85 billion… Read the rest

May 19, 2017

MPTA Members attend Crisis Communication Training for Transit Employees

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, MPTA members and staff from member organizations participated in a training by the National Transit Institute (NTI) on “Crisis Communication

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May 19, 2017

What are transit agencies doing to focus on safety and security?

Safety and security on transit is a concern across the nation. Transit agencies across the country are working to ensure their riders and transit operators have a safe,… Read the rest

May 18, 2017

Wrong direction for transit funding in Missouri

The Missouri Legislature just wrapped up the session, approving a State Budget for 2018 that includes a 24 percent cut to transit operating funding over the prior year.… Read the rest

May 12, 2017

MoDOT offers opportunity to weigh in on STAR Loan Rule

MoDOT accepting public comments through June 5 on STAR Loan Rule, a possible funding source for transit projects in MO. The Statewide Transportation Assistance Revolving… Read the rest

May 10, 2017

APTA talks about “Who’s on Board” with MPTA members

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) through a partnership with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) hosted a special webinar for members … Read the rest

May 9, 2017

KCATA takes home gold at APTA conference

Among the winners for the 2017 Bus Safety and Security Excellence awards, was the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). The American Public Transit Association… Read the rest

May 3, 2017

FY2017 withholds directly impact MO transit providers

The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee upheld the Governor’s and House Committee’s recommendations to cut $500,000 in general revenue for transit operating… Read the rest

April 28, 2017

FTA announces $55M in grant funding under Low or No Emission Bus Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the opportunity to apply for up to $55 million in competitive grant funds through… Read the rest