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 … Continued
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. Vehicle maintenance issues are one of the many challenges facing transit providers across Missouri. From worker shortages to supply chain disruptions, … Continued
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. Hear from Tom Gerend, Executive Director of the Kansas City Streetcar Authority and David Johnson, Project Leader at … Continued
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. Hear from Iyon Rosario, Sr. Drug and Alcohol Program Manager … Continued
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. Caryn Souza, Deputy Executive Director - Training and Certification Programs at CTAA will provide MPTA members with an in-depth overview of success planning for your … Continued
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. Speakers from KCATA will tell the story of their agency's successful recruitment and retention efforts amid a challenging labor market. … Continued
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 … Continued
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. Representatives from the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will join forces with local transit operators to provide MPTA members with information on the importance of … Continued
Missouri Public Transit Association and Citizens for Modern Transit to Host State of Transit in Missouri 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 Tuesday, October 24, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This … Continued
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. … Continued