Missouri Public Transit Association

06/03/2026

The MPTA is looking forward to honoring the best transit operators in Missouri at the Operator Awards Luncheon on September 3, 2026- but we need your help! If you know of a transit operator that goes above and beyond, please visit our website to nominate them today: https://tinyurl.com/7n84khew.

06/02/2026

Fares returned to RideKC on June 1. KC Transit riders can visit the MPTA website for a breakdown of how to pay to ride from here on out: https://tinyurl.com/589cd46.

06/02/2026

MPTA Members can take advantage of membership benefits including a robust Education Series which includes opportunities for virtual and in-person training and networking. Visit our membership page to renew, join, and make sure you are taking advantage of the benefits offered: https://bit.ly/4uAGWdT.

06/02/2026

playing critical role as World Cup arrives in Kansas City RideKC KC Streetcar

https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55381300/mo-kc-metro-boosts-public-transportation-for-the-world-cup-but-will-it-stick-around?utm_source=MASS+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260527052&o_eid=0624C5271356I5E&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|0624C5271356I5E

Kansas City is putting its best foot forward, showing off the greater metropolitan area and adding additional public services for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06/01/2026

The early bird rate for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference is almost gone- just 1 month remains to save $100! Register before July 3 to save: https://tinyurl.com/zjyt74v8. Plus, view the agenda including mobile workshops, a transit leader roundtable with Transit Unplugged & a deep dive into the federal transit landscape with CTAA.

05/29/2026

Now is the time to make your voice heard on public transit funding. The 2026 MO Legislative Session wrapped with $2.5M from Capitol Commission Funds and $1.7M from State Transportation Fund. Learn more and find out how to voice your support for this funding with Missouri’s Governor: https://bit.ly/4fubtoM.

05/28/2026

Showcase your organization at the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference! Become a sponsor or vendor to connect with transit leaders, industry partners and decision-makers from across Missouri while supporting the future of public transportation statewide: https://bit.ly/4bRzqEw. Thank you: Southern Bus & Mobility Bi-State Development Go COMO Citizens for Modern Transit AMF-Bruns of America Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. HDR

05/28/2026

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the text of the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill: https://tinyurl.com/ms583vcz. The goal is for this bill to replace the current surface transportation authorization which expires on September 30, 2026.

05/27/2026

The 2026 Missouri Legislative Session wrapped earlier this month with $2.5M in transit investment intact and successful opposition to CCW on transit. Now is the time to weigh in with the MO Governor. Visit our website to read a recap of the largest issues faced in 2026: https://bit.ly/4fubtoM.

05/26/2026

5310 Providers: Join the MPTA and Missouri Department of Transportation on June 16 for an in-depth virtual training on passenger transportation DOT compliance: https://bit.ly/42LPF0v. Participants will walk away feeling more confident in their ability to identify and apply pertinent DOT safety regulations.