BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Public Transit Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Missouri Public Transit Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mopublictransit.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Public Transit Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250821T154533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T185628Z UID:7399-1774915200-1775001599@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Transit Tuesday at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:Please use the form below to register for an upcoming Transit Tuesday event. \nNot able to physically attend but want to commit to contacting your legislators to show your support for transit? Click here to let the MPTA know who your legislators are and what you’ll be telling them.\n  \n\n\n \n \n Transit Tuesday Registration\n Transportation is the key to moving Missouri forward and there is an opportunity in the 2026 Legislative Session to underscore the importance of public transit\, especially in light of the cuts to funding in 2025\, a 42 percent reduction in state transit assistance. Transit Tuesdays will include the following dates at the State Capitol in Jefferson City: February 24\, 2026\, March 31\, 2026\, and April 28\, 2026. MPTA will be available to help set up meetings with legislators and will provide information on any hearings related to transit. We strongly encourage participants to attend any hearings that day related to transit and visit with their respective legislators on the importance of transit and total transportation funding in Missouri. \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)OrganizationAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Transit Tuesday InformationTransit Tuesdays will be held in Jefferson City on February 24\, March 31\, and April 28. Please use the field below to input which date(s) you plan on joining us for.Transit Tuesday Date Selection\n \n February 24\, 2026\n \n \n March 31\, 2026\n \n \n April 28\, 2026\n Representative Information(Required)Please share your Representative's name here. Not sure who that is? Use this link to look up your local legislators: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultSenator Information(Required)Please share your Senator's name here. Not sure who that is? Use this link to look up your local legislators: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultDo you need asssistance scheduling a meeting with your Legislator(s) for the Transit Tuesday event(s) you plan on attending?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\, I will schedule my own meetings\n Please let us know if there is any other information you would like the MPTA to have about your planned attendance at one or multiple Transit Tuesday events. Otherwise\, proceed to "Submit" to submit your information to MPTA for review. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/transit-tuesday-at-the-capitol-2/ LOCATION:Jefferson City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25MPTA_Transit_Tuesdays_Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250911T150535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150752Z UID:7472-1772582400-1772841599@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:CTAA Legislative Fly-In DESCRIPTION:Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) is hosting a Legislative Fly-In event from March 4-6\, 2026. CTAA will book meetings and help prepare messaging. They invite you to join them in Washington\, DC for networking\, education\, and impactful meetings with House and Senate members. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/ctaa-legislative-fly-in/ LOCATION:MO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CTAA_200.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250821T154446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T161559Z UID:7397-1771891200-1771977599@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Transit Tuesday at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:Please use the form below to register for an upcoming Transit Tuesday event. \nNot able to physically attend but want to commit to contacting your legislators to show your support for transit? Click here to let the MPTA know who your legislators are and what you’ll be telling them.\nTell your Transit Story by downloading this form and sharing it with your legislators. \n  \n\n \n \n Transit Tuesday Registration\n Transportation is the key to moving Missouri forward and there is an opportunity in the 2026 Legislative Session to underscore the importance of public transit\, especially in light of the cuts to funding in 2025\, a 42 percent reduction in state transit assistance. Transit Tuesdays will include the following dates at the State Capitol in Jefferson City: February 24\, 2026\, March 31\, 2026\, and April 28\, 2026. MPTA will be available to help set up meetings with legislators and will provide information on any hearings related to transit. We strongly encourage participants to attend any hearings that day related to transit and visit with their respective legislators on the importance of transit and total transportation funding in Missouri. \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)OrganizationAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Transit Tuesday InformationTransit Tuesdays will be held in Jefferson City on February 24\, March 31\, and April 28. Please use the field below to input which date(s) you plan on joining us for.Transit Tuesday Date Selection\n \n February 24\, 2026\n \n \n March 31\, 2026\n \n \n April 28\, 2026\n Representative Information(Required)Please share your Representative's name here. Not sure who that is? Use this link to look up your local legislators: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultSenator Information(Required)Please share your Senator's name here. Not sure who that is? Use this link to look up your local legislators: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultDo you need asssistance scheduling a meeting with your Legislator(s) for the Transit Tuesday event(s) you plan on attending?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\, I will schedule my own meetings\n Please let us know if there is any other information you would like the MPTA to have about your planned attendance at one or multiple Transit Tuesday events. Otherwise\, proceed to "Submit" to submit your information to MPTA for review. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/transit-tuesday-at-the-capitol/ LOCATION:Jefferson City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25MPTA_Transit_Tuesdays_Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250821T153959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T204856Z UID:7395-1764837000-1764840600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Missouri Transit Advocacy Workshop: Utilizing Your Voice to Impact Policy & Investment DESCRIPTION:With a 42% reduction to transit investment in 2025\, now is the time to learn how to use your voice to move the needle for transit in Missouri. Join us for this virtual workshop before the start of the 2026 legislative session. Presenters will include Scott Bogren of CTAA\, Michael G. Winter of Scherr Winter\, LLC\, and Jay Hardenbrook with AARP Missouri. \nRegister here. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/missouri-transit-advocacy-workshop-utilizing-your-voice-to-impact-policy-investment/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/advocacyworkshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250821T153649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T192201Z UID:7394-1763627400-1763631000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:State of Transit in Missouri DESCRIPTION:Join the MPTA on November 20 for the State of Transit in Missouri. This virtual webinar will feature Tyler Means of KCATA\, Taulby Roach of Bi-State Development\, Dorothy Yeager of OATS Transit\, Tom Gerend of the KC Streetcar\, and Matt Crawford of City Utilities of Springfield Transit. The discussion will feature updates on the status of individual transit services\, as well as public transit is heading in 2026. \nRegister Here. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/state-of-transit-in-missouri/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/State-of-Transit_updated-Title-Image_11-17-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250908T171828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T171914Z UID:7459-1761035400-1761039000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Where Are We Going from Here? Transit's Future on the Federal Front DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this important virtual update . . . Where Are We Going from Here? Transit’s Future on the Federal Front on October 21\, 2025 \nJoin the Missouri\, Iowa and Nebraska Transit Associations as they host Scott Bogren\, Executive Director of CTAA\, on the future of Transit on the federal Front.  Register here. \nKeynote speaker Scott Bogren will provide attendees with the latest developments in the transit industry from the national perspective\, as the industry navigates uncertainty at the federal level. \nBogren has been with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) since 1989\, serving the Association in a wide variety of roles before being named Executive Director in 2016. His work has always focused on building and promoting safe\, affordable\, accessible\, and inclusive mobility for all Americans. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/webinar-where-are-we-going-from-here-transits-future-on-the-federal-front/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250630T201839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201940Z UID:7324-1760616000-1760619600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Cost-Conscious Marketing DESCRIPTION:This informative and fun webinar will cover transit-marketing basics\, including promotional strategies that provide value for small and mid-sized systems. The virtual event will include several case studies of successful transit marketing campaigns. \nSpeakers include: \nSelena Barlow\, Transit Marketing \nSelena Barlow\, sole proprietor of Transit Marketing\, has more than 30 years of experience marketing and planning public transportation services throughout the U.S. As the name implies\, Transit Marketing specializes in developing marketing plans\, brands\, and campaigns for transportation agencies. Selena has worked with dozens of small-urban and rural transit agencies throughout the nation. She’s also an experienced trainer\, providing training at the state and national level in transit marketing\, outreach\, and market research. She regularly presents for CTAA\, National RTAP\, CalAct\, and other state associations. \nElea Carey\, Transit Happy \nElea Carey has 30 years of marketing experience\, including introducing new marketing ideas in emerging environments. When the pandemic hit\, she shuttered her Silicon Valley marketing consultancy\, opened Transit Happy\, and now exclusively serves public transit agencies nationwide. She develops strategic marketing plans\, launches creative\, PR\, and paid-media campaigns\, and implements marketing tactics on behalf of clients. Promoting transit to multilingual audiences is one of her greatest passions. Elea also teaches and trains small-urban and rural transit agencies on marketing best practices. She has recently presented to transit groups in New Mexico\, California\, and Arizona. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-cost-conscious-marketing/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20241119T160139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T125838Z UID:7051-1756909800-1757070000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration is open for the 2025 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference. The conference will take place September 3-5\, 2025\, in Kansas City\, Missouri. It will be held at the KC Marriott Downtown\, located at 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO. \nThe conference will offer a variety of opportunities to attend presentations and panel discussions\, participate in workshops\, engage in peer-to-peer learning\, and network with peers and vendors in the industry. We hope to see you there! \nVisit the conference website for more details and to register for this year’s event.  Reach out to twood@mopublictransit.org with any questions. \n  \nRegistering as a 5311 provider?  Click here to complete your registration. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/multi-state-midwest-transit-conference/ LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Dowtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250502T173554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T143425Z UID:7248-1750158000-1750161600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Peer Round Table: Conversation with FTA Region VII DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Peer Round Table Discussion on June 17\, 2025 at 11:00 am for a conversation with FTA Region VII. From rural transit to the urban areas\, there is a lot happening around transit and a lot of questions about policies moving forward. Here is an opportunity to meet with FTA Region VII Administrator Carrie Butler and members of her team. The goal of this discussion will be to host a hands-on conversation among transit personnel and FTA experts to share ideas\, policies and opportunities for improvement for agencies of all sizes. \nFollowing the FTA updates\, the event will open up for questions and opportunities for other agencies to potentially discuss projects in their areas with a good exchange of ideas and questions for Missouri transit agencies of all sizes.  *This is a MPTA members-only event. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-peer-round-table-conversation-with-fta-region-vii/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20250423T171730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171938Z UID:7233-1747297800-1747301400@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Presents: 2025 Transit Needs Assessment Study Results DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) will host a virtual panel discussion on Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 to highlight the results of the 2025 Missouri Transit Needs Assessment Study. MPTA commissioned an update to the 2022 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study in January. St. Louis-based Lochmueller Group – a full-service survey\, planning\, engineering and environmental firm – led the update. The firm examined public transit access across Missouri\, identify existing and potential service gaps. Registration is free but required. \n \nThe panel will include Peter Williams\, lead consultant with Lochmueller Group\, to highlight the study results and responses from Dorothy Yeager\, executive director of OATS Transit\, Matt Crawford\, Transit Director for City Utilities of Springfield\, and Taulby Roach\, President and CEO of Bi-State Development. The 2022 study used data from 2015-2019; this update will use data from 2019-2023. Unmet transit need (trips per year) will be estimated for three service types: large urban systems\, small city systems\, and rural systems. For any unmet transit needs\, the cost to meet the demand was estimated. \n“Our 2022 Study results demonstrated a gap of more than 39 million rides annually\,” commented Kimberly Cella\, executive director of the Missouri Public Transit Association. “We want to get a better grasp of the current landscape – have we made a dent in those unmet trips or has the demand grown since 2022. These answers are critical as we work with the Missouri legislature on state transit investment.” \nThe MPTA will provide the findings to each of the 30 transit providers in the state of Missouri\, the Missouri Department of Transportation\, state policy makers and others. It will help in the decision-making process tied to transit funding prioritization\, programming needs and the establishment of new and revised local services. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-presents-2025-transit-needs-assessment-study-results/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20241021T151647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151647Z UID:7004-1742112000-1742403600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:ThinkTransit 2025 Set for March 16-19 in Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:ThinkTransit is a three-day technology conference hosted by Trapeze Group and Vontas – delivering practical hands-on learning\, training\, and more to transit agencies across North America. The conference will be held at the Loews Kansas City Hotel\, located at 1515 Wyandotte Street. The theme of the 2025 conference is “Transit Champions: Leading the Way to a Connected\, Sustainable Future\,” underlining the importance of transit leaders and advocated in shaping the future of transit.  The three-day conference will include exciting sessions\, speakers\, tech tours led by MPTA member Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)\, Awards of Excellence\, and more. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/thinktransit-2025-set-for-march-16-19-in-kansas-city-mo/ LOCATION:MO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ThinkTransit-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20241113T203245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T203245Z UID:7043-1737448200-1737451800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: First and Last Mile Connectivity for Missourians - Study Results DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently released the final report for a research study on the First and Last Mile Connectivity for Missourians.  This research project was developed as part of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s Supply Chain Task Force convened in 2021.  One of the recommendations born of this task force included the development of dedicated microtransit programs for employment centers. \nInterested in learning more about the First and Last Mile Connectivity Study?  Register here for the January 21\, 2025 MPTA Education Series webinar to hear from the following speakers and dive into the final results. \n\nChristy Evers\, Administrator of Transit at Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)\nAlvaro Villagran\, Director of Federal Programs\, Shared-Use Mobility Center\nLuba Guzei\, Director at Via Strategies URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-first-and-last-mile-connectivity-for-missourians-study-results/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20240925T142957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T195849Z UID:6988-1732005000-1732051800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA and CMT Present: State of Transit in Missouri DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with the St. Louis transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event\, which is set for Tuesday\, November 19\, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight the state of transit in Missouri following a historic win at the Missouri State Legislature this year that held state funding for the second year in a row at $11.7 million. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online by following the link here. \nOn the heels of securing $11.7 million in transit funding from the state that is being split amongst the 32 transit providers operating in Missouri\, those in attendance will learn about the latest plans for the two largest metropolitan areas along with the largest rural provider in the state. The panel discussion will feature Taulby Roach\, President and CEO of Bi-State Development\, which operates Metro Transit for the St. Louis region; Frank White\, III\, President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA); Tom Gerend\, executive director of the KC Streetcar; and Dorothy Yeager\, Executive Director of OATS\, the largest rural transit provider in the country. It will be moderated by Kimberly Cella\, Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transit Association. \n“There is a lot to be excited about as it relates to transit in Missouri\,” Cella said. “This panel will take a look at the historic wins and challenges this year and discuss where each of their organizations go from here.  We encourage those with an interest in the impacts of public transit access to join this online forum.” \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-and-cmt-present-state-of-transit-in-missouri/ LOCATION:MO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024stateoftransitmissouri.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20240925T142713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T195912Z UID:6987-1730203200-1730206800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Virtual Roundtable - Transit Leader Best Practices Discussion DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Roundtable discussion on Tuesday\, October 29 at 12 noon focused on transit leaders in Missouri. This will be an opportunity for leaders across the transit industry in Missouri\, from rural transit to urban areas\, to share lessons learned\, best practices\, challenges facing the industry and opportunities going forward.  This event will include updates from several transit leaders\, including: \n\nMatt Crawford\, Director of Transit at City Utilities of Springfield\nTracy Jones\, Executive Director at SMTS\, Inc.\nStephanie Rademan\, CEO at SERVE\, Inc.\nGinny Smith\, Executive Director at Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority\nGina Thompson\, Transportation Coordinator at City of Joplin\nDorothy Yeager\, Executive Director at OATS Transit\n\nFollowing their updates\, the event will open up for questions and discussion among participants.  The goal of this roundtable discussion is to have an impactful exchange of ideas and questions for Missouri transit officials. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-virtual-roundtable-transit-leader-best-practices-discussion/ LOCATION:MO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MPTA-Virtual-Roundtable-Transit-Leaders.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230911T171947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T175626Z UID:6104-1725350400-1725537600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:2024 Missouri Public Transit Conference & Expo - Sold Out! DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Missouri Public Transit Conference & Expo is sold out.  We look forward to seeing you September 3-5 in St. Louis\, MO at the Westin St. Louis at the Ballpark! \nClick here to learn more. \nThis two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals\, stakeholders\, and elected and interested citizens from across Missouri and the Midwest. This event is set for September 3-5\, 2024\, and is a unique opportunity to share innovative ideas and best practices with a variety of top presentations\, mobile workshops\, vendors\, and panel discussions. Highlights include: \n\nDrug and Alcohol Training\nCTAA Executive Director Scott Bogren\nMobile Workshops\, including highlighting Metro Transit’s Maintenance and Mentorship Programs\nTracks including rural transit\, collaborations and partnerships\, as well as the future of the transit industry\nKeynote on Marketing your Brand with Billy Terry from NTI\nFTA and Transit Operator Awards\nNetworking opportunities\nSteps from the home of St. Louis Cardinals and world-famous Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village amenities\n\n  \nSponsorship & Exhibitor Information \nExhibitor registration is closed.  Reach out to Travis Wood\, MPTA\, twood@mopublictransit.org or 314-231-7272 for information about the event. \n  \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors: \nPremium: \n  \nGold: \n \nSilver: \n     \nBronze: \n    URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/2024-missouri-public-transit-conference-expo/ LOCATION:The Westin St. Louis at the Ballpark\, 811 Spruce Street\, St. Louis\, 63102\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20240521T151428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T151428Z UID:6668-1719390600-1719394200@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Transit Oriented Development - Keys to Success DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) next “Talking Transit” event\, set for Wednesday\, June 26th at 8:30 am\, will highlight the key ingredients needed to facilitate growth of Transit-Oriented Development\, while pointing to case studies from Kansas City\, Charlotte\, Austin\, and Minneapolis.  Pre-registration is required and can be completed online HERE. \nThe panel will feature: \n\nMark Gander\, Program Director at Parsons\nDavid Johnson\, Chair of the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance\,  Senior Project Leader at TransPro Consulting and board member at Missouri Public Transit Association\nJohn Lewis\, Principal at TransPro Consulting (former CEO of Charlotte Area Transit Service – CATS) URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/education-event-transit-oriented-development-keys-success/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Modern Transit":MAILTO:kcella@cmt-stl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20240423T205727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T205727Z UID:6623-1716292800-1716296400@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Virtual Roundtable: Agencies on the move in Missouri DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Peer Round Table Discussion on May 21 at 12 noon on agencies on the move in Missouri. From rural transit to the urban areas\, there is a lot happening around transit\, and the goal of this discussion will be to host a hands-on conversation among transit personnel and industry experts to share ideas\, policies and opportunities for improvement for agencies of all sizes.  This event will include updates on leadership changes at SMTS; expansion underway at the KC Streetcar; and the recent transit study results in Springfield and next steps. \nUpdates will be provided by: \n\nDenny Ward\, Executive Director of SMTS\nTom Gerend\, Executive Director of the KC Streetcar\nMatt Crawford\, Director of Transit at City Utilities of Springfield.\n\nFollowing their updates\, the event will open up for questions and opportunities for other agencies to potentially discuss projects in their areas.  Our goal is a good exchange of ideas and questions for Missouri transit agencies of all sizes. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-virtual-roundtable-agencies-move-missouri/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20231222T175313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T220329Z UID:6334-1707294600-1707298200@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA & CMT Presents: Economic Impact of Public Transit in Missouri Study Results DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT)\, will release the findings of a six-month study it commissioned to quantify the economic impact of public transit services in the state of Missouri during its next “Talking Transit” event. The discussion will be held Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required and can be completed here. \nThose in attendance will first hear from Robert M. Lewis\, FAICP\, CEcD\, the independent consultant and assistant professor of Urban Planning & Development at Saint Louis University who led the study. He will present the study findings that underscore the impacts of public transit on urban and rural areas of the state and the respective economies. A panel of stakeholders\, including Adam Kazda\, Vice-President of Government Relations with Greater St. Louis\, Inc.; Frank White\, CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority; and Denny Ward\, Executive Director of Southeast Missouri Transportation Service\, will then weigh in on the findings\, before the forum is opened up for questions from attendees.  The event will be moderated by Kimberly Cella\, Executive Director of both the Missouri Public Transit Association and Citizens for Modern Transit. \n“There is a lot to be excited about as it relates to transit in the state\,” commented Cella. “We encourage those with an interest in the impacts of public transit access to join this online forum.” URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-cmt-present-economic-impact-public-transit-missouri-study-results/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230926T150421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T150421Z UID:6116-1698136200-1698139800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA and CMT Presents: State of Transit in Missouri DESCRIPTION:  \n\nMissouri Public Transit Association and Citizens for Modern Transit to Host State of Transit in Missouri\n\n\nThe transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event\, which is set for Tuesday\, October 24\, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight the state of transit in Missouri following a second historic win at the Missouri State Legislature this year that increased state funding for the second year in a row to $11.7 million. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online by following the link here. \nOn the heels of securing $11.7 million in transit funding from the state that is being split amongst the 32 transit providers operating in Missouri\, those in attendance will learn about the latest plans for the two largest urban and the largest rural transit provider. The panel discussion will feature Taulby Roach\, President and CEO of Bi-State Development\, which operates Metro Transit for the St. Louis region; Frank White\, III\, President and CEO of KCATA in Kansas City; and Dorothy Yeager\, Executive Director of OATS\, the largest rural transit provider in the country. It will be moderated by Kimberly Cella\, Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transit Association. \n“There is a lot to be excited about as it relates to transit in Missouri\,” Cella said. “This panel will take a look at the historic wins and challenges this year and discuss where each of their organizations go from here especially in light of the continuing operator shortage statewide.  We encourage those with an interest in the impacts of public transit access to join this online forum.” \nCMT hosts quarterly “Talking Transit” events to keep members\, elected officials\, stakeholders\, transit riders and others in the loop on issues and efforts influencing the local transit system. These educational gatherings feature guest speakers and panel discussions addressing a wide range of topics\, including transit-oriented development\, safety and security\, best practices\, service changes and more. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-cmt-presents-state-transit-missouri/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230410T181455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T181455Z UID:5872-1695717000-1695720600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Succession Planning - Frontline Worker Perspective DESCRIPTION:MPTA Education Series Presents: Success Planning – a Frontline Worker Perspective.  Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 26 at 8:30 am.  Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE. \nRepresentatives from the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will join forces with local transit operators to provide MPTA members with information on the importance of succession planning for frontline workers\, including how best to transfer knowledge & expertise\, engage workers through mentoring programs\, and enable successful succession planning. \nYou can submit questions ahead of time to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: Succession Planning – Frontline Worker Perspective\nDate: Tuesday\, Sept. 26\nTime: 8:30 – 9:30am\nLocation: Zoom webinar\n\nRegister Here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-succession-planning-frontline-worker-perspective/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20221020T175912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203337Z UID:5614-1693958400-1694217599@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:2023 Midwest Transit Conference DESCRIPTION:Early bird registration is open for the 4-State 2023 Midwest Transit Conference. This two day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals\, stakeholders\, elected and interested citizens from across the Midwest. Hosted at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, this event brings forth a unique opportunity to share innovative ideas and best practices with a variety of top presentations\, mobile workshops\, vendors and panel discussions from Missouri\, Kansas\, Iowa and Nebraska. \nWe want to also give special thanks to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority as our host provider. \nCheck out the agenda and register here. \n  \nRegistering as a 5311 provider?  Click Here. URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/2023-midwest-transit-conference/ LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, 64108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Midwest-Transit-Conference.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230720T151223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T151223Z UID:6012-1693396800-1693400400@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series: Virtual Round Table on Recruitment & Retention DESCRIPTION:Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on Recruitment and Retention on Wednesday\, August 30 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series.  Pre-registration is required to attend and can be completed HERE. \nSpeakers from KCATA will tell the story of their agency’s successful recruitment and retention efforts amid a challenging labor market.  Participants will have the opportunity to learn from KCATA’s efforts\, ask questions\, and discuss lessons learned\, challenges\, and opportunities regarding recruitment with other transit providers in the state.  A recording of the presentation and discussion will be made available to participants following the event.  Questions regarding the event can be submitted to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: Round Table Discussion on Recruitment & Retention\nDate: Wednesday\, Aug. 30\, 2023\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Zoom Meeting (registration required)\n\nRegister Here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-virtual-round-table-recruitment-retention/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230410T180248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180343Z UID:5871-1687336200-1687339800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Succession Planning - Organizational Perspective DESCRIPTION:MPTA Education Series Presents: Succession Planning – an Organizational Perspective.  Join us virtually via Zoom on Wednesday\, June 21 at 8:30 am.  Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE. \nCaryn Souza\, Deputy Executive Director – Training and Certification Programs at CTAA will provide MPTA members with an in-depth overview of success planning for your organization.  From developing people internally to integrating succession planning with strategic planning\, Souza will highlight the work your organization can be doing now to help retain your current staff and to plan for future transitions. \nYou can submit questions ahead of time to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: Succession Planning – Organizational Perspective\nDate: Wednesday\, June 21\nTime: 8:30 – 9:30 am\nLocation: Zoom webinar\n\nRegister Here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-succession-planning-organizational-perspective/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230410T174221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T193605Z UID:5870-1683102600-1683106200@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on Drug & Alcohol Testing DESCRIPTION:MPTA’s next Education Series event will explore the impacts of the legalization of marijuana in Missouri on drug and alcohol testing in the transit sector.  Join us virtually via Zoom on Wednesday\, May 3 at 8:30 am.  Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE. \nHear from Iyon Rosario\, Sr. Drug and Alcohol Program Manager at the Federal Transit Administration and Jonathan Flint\, Transit Manager at Steamboat Springs Transit in Colorado\, as they discuss the enforcement and provider perspectives and answer your questions on this issue. \nPlease submit your questions for our panelists to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on Drug & Alcohol Testing\nDate: Wednesday\, May 3\, 2023\nTime: 8:30 – 9:30 am\nLocation: Zoom webinar\n\nRegister here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-impact-marijuana-legalization-drug-alcohol-testing/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20230104T191414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T191517Z UID:5757-1675758600-1675762200@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: KC Streetcar Expansion Update DESCRIPTION:MPTA’s next Education Series Event will present an update on the Kansas City Streetcar Expansion work underway\, including the Main Street and Riverfront extensions.  Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, February 7 at 8:30 am.  Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE. \nHear from Tom Gerend\, Executive Director of the Kansas City Streetcar Authority and David Johnson\, Project Leader at TransPro and Chair of the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance\, as they discuss the status of the expansion projects\, as well as the regional funding opportunities that might fund future expansions. A recording of the presentation will be shared following the event.  Questions can be submitted ahead of time to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: KC Streetcar Expansion Update\nDate: Tuesday\, Feb. 7\, 2023\nTime: 8:30 – 9:30 am\nLocation: Zoom webinar\n\nRegister here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-kc-streetcar-expansion-update/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20221129T151842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T151842Z UID:5701-1670414400-1670418000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:Virtual Round Table on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges DESCRIPTION:Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on vehicle maintenance challenges via Zoom on Wednesday\, December 7 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series.  Pre-registration is required to attend and can be completed HERE. \nVehicle maintenance issues are one of the many challenges facing transit providers across Missouri.  From worker shortages to supply chain disruptions\, transit agencies are forced to keep vehicles in service longer with fewer staff to maintain them.  Evolving technologies\, continuous training\, and funding needs present additional elements to keeping fleets in good shape. \nSpeakers from KCATA\, Metro Transit\, and OATS will provide introductory remarks\, followed by a peer round table discussion exploring how transit providers in Missouri are dealing with these unique challenges and what the future holds for transit fleets across the state.  A recording will be shared following the event.  Questions can be submitted ahead of time to twood@mopublictransit.org. \n\nMPTA Education Series Event: Round Table Discussion on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges\nDate: Wednesday\, Dec. 7\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Zoom Meeting\n\nRegister Here URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/virtual-round-table-vehicle-maintenance-challenges/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20221020T172310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T172310Z UID:5613-1666859400-1666863000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:State of Transit in MO Webinar DESCRIPTION:The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event\, which is set for Thursday\, October 27\, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight the state of transit in Missouri following a historic win at the Missouri State Legislature this year that increased state funding for the first time in two-decades. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online by following the link here. \nOn the heels of securing $8.7 million in transit funding from the state that is being split amongst the 34 transit providers operating in Missouri\, those in attendance will learn about the latest plans for the two largest urban and the largest rural transit provider. The panel discussion will feature Taulby Roach\, President and CEO of Bi-State Development\, which operates Metro Transit for the St. Louis region; Frank White\, III\, CEO of KCATA in Kansas City; and Dorothy Yeager\, Executive Director of OATS\, the largest rural transit provider in the country. It will be moderated by Kimberly Cella\, Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transit Association. \n“There is a lot to be excited about as it relates to transit in Missouri\,” Cella said. “This panel will take a look at the historic wins and challenges this year and discuss where each of their organizations go from here.  We encourage those with an interest in the impacts of public transit access to join this online forum.” \nTime: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.\nDate: Oct. 27\, 2022\nLocation: Zoom\nRSVP Required –Click here to register now! URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/state-transit-mo-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Copy-of-TalkingTransitOCTO2022-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20220104T221551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T183153Z UID:5081-1664348400-1664452800@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA 2022 State Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:2022 MPTA Conference will be held September 28-29 at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield\, MO. \n  \n  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-2022-state-conference-expo/ LOCATION:University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center\, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Conference.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20220322T124943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T125152Z UID:5214-1657270800-1657278000@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents: Results of MO Statewide Transit Needs Assessment DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) selected St. Louis-based Lochmueller Group – a full-service survey\, planning\, engineering and environmental firm – to lead a Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study last fall. Lochmueller Group will present the results of those findings as well as policy recommendations moving forward.  The firm examined public transit access across Missouri\, identified existing and potential service gaps and helped establish a guide for the development of optimum personal mobility as transit providers are forced to make service modifications and respond to changing rider demographics. \n“Personal mobility matters as it is the sole means by which many are able to get where they need to go\,” commented Kimberly Cella\, executive director of the Missouri Public Transit Association. “We want to get a better grasp of the current landscape and identify next steps in furthering public transit access for Missourians. \nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nDate: July 8\, 2022\nLocation: Zoom\nRSVP Required –Click here to register now! URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/5214/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Education-Seriese-MO-State-Wide-Needs-Assessment.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071236 CREATED:20220407T145510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T145510Z UID:5253-1655204400-1655211600@mopublictransit.org SUMMARY:MPTA Education Series Presents Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this unique training for anyone in the transit industry.  The Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training (OEND) training covers a variety of information to assist in allowing persons to learn more about several areas concerning addiction and overdoses. Topics that will be covered include:\n\n\nWhat is Addiction\,\nThe Changing Landscape of Drug Use\,\nSaving Lives / Using Harm Reduction\,\nOpioid Overdoses\,\nand Resources.\n\nThose attending will be informed on existing efforts to combat the opioid crisis and legislative protections for naloxone use and dispensing\, as well as learn how to correctly identify and respond to an overdose event\, including how to administer naloxone\, and how to prevent future overdoses. The program is supported by Prevent+Ed and the DOTS Project at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. \nTime: 11:00 a.m.\nDate: June 14\, 2022\nLocation: Zoom\nRSVP Required –Click here to register now! URL:https://mopublictransit.org/event/mpta-education-series-presents-overdose-education-naloxone-distribution-training/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mopublictransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Narcan.png ORGANIZER;CN="MPTA":MAILTO:kcella@mopublictransit.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR