MPTA Educational Series: Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2018, “Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement,” in Jefferson City, MO. Hear from FTA Region VII on their latest procurement requirements and resources for recipients to assist with third-party procurements for projects receiving FTA funds. The event will feature FTA Region VII’s … Continued

2018 MPTA Annual Conference

Holiday Inn Executive Center 2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO, United States

Holiday Inn Executive Center 2200 I-70 Drive SW Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-8531 September 19-21, 2018 Click Here for Conference Details

MPTA Educational Series: Harassment and Discrimination Issues Specific to Transit in the #MeToo Era

OATS Offices 2501 Maguire Blvd., Ste. 101, Columbia, MO, United States

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, “Harassment and Discrimination Issues Specific to Transit in the #MeToo Era,” in Columbia, MO.   Employers have trained their workers for decades on sexual harassment, but claims of harassment and discrimination persist. Why? Many factors have changed: the law, work places, workers’ attitudes, … Continued

Education Series Webinar: Shaping Your Digital Footprint in the Transit Industry: Website and Social Media

Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on March 6, 2019 for a webinar to learn how to best use digital assets, including websites and social media to promote transit services and to communicate with your constituents – it’s easier than you think!  This MPTA Educational Series Webinar event will feature tips and tricks for getting … Continued

2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference will be held September 11-13 at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City, MO

Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza 401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Registration is now open for the 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference which will be held September 11-13 at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City, MO.  The conference will provide a space for transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens across the Midwest to share innovative ideas and best practices with a variety of top presentations, workshops and … Continued

Understanding ADA NTI Training September 19, 2019

City Utilities Transit and Fleet Management Training Room 1505 N. Boonville, Springfield, MO, United States

City Utilities Transit will be hosting a National Transit Institute (NTI) training: Understanding ADA.  Session capacity is limited and early registration is recommended. NTI Training – Understanding ADA Thursday, September 19, 2019 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hosted by City Utilities Transit and Fleet Management Training Room 1505 N. Boonville Springfield, MO 65803 Cost: $0 CEUs: 0.40 Description: … Continued

MPTA Education Series: Recruiting, Hiring, Building, Developing and Retaining a Sustainable Driver Workforce Training

MoDOT Central Offices 1511 Missouri Blvd., Blue Room, Jefferson City, MO, United States

Missouri Public Transit Association is offering a special one-day training on Recruiting, Hiring, Building, Developing and Retaining a Sustainable Driver Workforce in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) on October 29, 2019 in Jefferson City, MO at MoDOT Central Offices, 1511 Missouri Blvd., Parish Room, Jefferson City, MO. Transit driver recruitment and retention … Continued

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MPTA Education Series Presents FTA PTASP Workshop

Remington Nature Center (Conference Room) 1502 McArthur Drive, St. Joseph, United States

This workshop is targeted at Missouri transit agencies and will focus on the minimum requirements needed for agencies to comply with the PTASP rule (49 C.F.R. Part 673) and provide Safety Management Systems implementation strategies. Additionally, the workshop will discuss how to begin creating agency safety plans, including the identification of key stakeholders to coordinate … Continued

MPTA Education Series Presents: De-Escalation and Drivers – a Live Webinar

MoDOT Central Offices 1511 Missouri Blvd., Blue Room, Jefferson City, MO, United States

UPDATE: This event will now be hosted online through Zoom. Driver safety is top of mind for Missouri transit providers.  Join the Missouri Public Transit Association for the next Education Series event, De-Escalation and Drivers.  The program, facilitated by Bi-State General Manager of System Safety & Security, Stephen Berry, will include de-escalation techniques, driver safety improvements, … Continued