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MPTA Education Series Presents: ADA Toolkit Overview – Webinar July 22
The MPTA, in partnership with RTAP presents an overview of The National RTAP ADA Toolkit, which will be thoroughly updated in June 2020 with new content, resources, explanations, templates, questions and answers, glossary, and more. The Toolkit is meant to give rural and tribal transit managers an overview of their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations to provide equal service to all passengers. Join Cara Marcus, National RTAP, and Beth Hamby and Buffy Ellis, KFH Group, for an overview of the…
Find out more »MPTA Vendor Spotlight Virtual Event: Commute with Enterprise
Join us on August 12 for a special inaugural MPTA Vendor Spotlight designed to connect MPTA members with MPTA vendors and their services that can enhance your operations. This August, the spotlight is on Commute with Enterprise presented by Cheryl O’Connor, Commute Sales Manager – Public Sector. Their commute program provides a valuable transportation option to those not serviced by fixed routes and can help fill service gaps that you may be currently experiencing in your communities. Registration is required. Click…
Find out more »2020 MPTA VIRTUAL STATE CONFERENCE AND EXPO
The 2020 Missouri Public Transit Conference is right around the corner on September 9-10, 2020. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to help shape policy, develop networks, and collaborate to share knowledge and create new ideas for transit in Missouri especially in light of the challenging times with COVID-19. The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) was established in 1980 to provide a unified voice for public and specialized transportation providers in Missouri and to work toward elevating the status of…
Find out more »MPTA Education Series Presents: Communicating Effectively with Employees During COVID 19
The pandemic is creating challenging times in transit agencies across the country, however, it is imperative to keep communication channels open with employees at all times. Hear from Chief External Affairs Officer Cindy Baker and Vice President of People Development Susan Miller with KCATA on communication strategies being employed to ensure success inside and outside their organization. Registration is required - Register here. Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Time: 11:00 am Location: Virtual
Find out more »MPTA Vendor Showcase Event on Cleaning Products to Combat COVID-19
The Missouri Public Transit Association will be hosting a Vendor “Speed Dating” event on Cleaning Products to Combat COVID-19 on October 27 at 11:30 a.m. central time. This panel will be similar to the vendor networking event hosted as a part of the 2020 Missouri Public Transit Conference. Each vendor will receive 7-10 minutes depending on number participating to talk about your products and answer questions. Any vendor interested in participating can contact kcella@mopublictransit.org. Active MPTA vendor members will be given priority. If…
Find out more »MPTA Education Series Presents: Wellness at the Worksite During COVID
Don't miss the next MPTA Education Series presents Wellness at the Worksite During COVID-19 presented by Bi-State Development’s Lindsay Loftus on November 19, 2020 at 9 a.m. Registration is required, so reserve your spot today by clicking here. Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 Time: 9:00 am Location: Virtual RSVP: HERE
Find out more »MPTA Vendor Showcase Event: COVID-19 Resources for Transit Providers
The Missouri Public Transit Association will be hosting a Vendor “Speed Dating” event onCOVID-19 Resources for Transit Providers on January 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. central time. This month’s event features presentations from the following: American Seating - Steve Kratzer,Regional Sales Manager, Midwest Region Kratzer has spent five years with American Seating , with 26 years of innovative sales and marketing with an extensive background in the manufacturing of transit buses and components for the transportation industry and can be…
Find out more »MPTA Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase
The Missouri Public Transit Association will be hosting a Vendor Spotlight event on Electric Transit Vehicles on February 24, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. central time. This panel will be similar to the vendor networking event hosted as a part of the 2020 Missouri Public Transit Conference. Each vendor will receive 7-10 minutes depending on number participating to talk about their products and answer questions. John Hatch, Regional Sales Manager with BYD, will showcase the BYD battery-electric transit buses ranging from…
Find out more »MO Transit Managers’ Round Table on Accident Investigations and Policy Development
Join MPTA for its first Round Table Discussion on March 11 on Transit Accident Investigation and Policy Development. This will be a hands-on discussion among transit managers/operations personnel and industry experts to share ideas, policies, and opportunities for improvement with regards to an accident or incident involving a Missouri transit provider. The first Round Table will spotlight an incident involving City Utilities of Springfield. Round Table Outline: Review accident video. Peer observations or questions. Review specific video. Review agency policies.…
Find out more »MPTA Round Table for Transit Operations Personnel
Join MPTA for a Round Table Discussion on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. on Transit Security Program Evaluation. This will be a hands-on discussion among transit managers/operations personnel/security and industry experts to share ideas, policies, and opportunities for improvement with regards to Missouri transit provider security programs and protocols. This Round Table will spotlight the Metro Transit Program in St. Louis. Round Table Outline: Review of Security Program Peer observations, questions, and discussion Agency discussion of handling. Don’t miss this…
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