Missouri Public Transit Association

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference a success! We are grateful to the attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and partners who came together to share ideas, make connections and engage in important conversations about the future of public transit in Missouri.

09/03/2026

Transit operators across the state make a real difference in rider’s lives- whether by offering a helping hand or a smiling face. Today, we celebrated 21 operators across the state who were nominated for their stellar performance. Join us in thanking them and visit our website for a video celebrating their accomplishments: www.mopublictransit.org.

09/03/2026

The MPTA is thrilled to honor Cindy Baker of RideKC with the MPTA President’s Award during the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference. During her 37 years at KCATA, Cindy has led the messaging on transit, and we wish her the best in retirement. Cindy was also the recipient of the Transit Advocate of the Year award in 2015.

09/02/2026

Welcome to the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference! From conversations with transit leaders to opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry partners, today is all about sharing knowledge, building relationships and advancing public transit across Missouri. Stay tuned as we celebrate 45 years of advocacy and look ahead to what’s next for transit! Go COMO Missouri Department of Transportation OATS Transit

09/01/2026

Missouri Department of Transportation is set to host multiple webinars in September for MEHTAP award recipients and STA award recipients. Visit the MPTA website to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5dcu7yh9.

08/31/2026

The City of Joplin is exploring a possible expansion of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley which currently consists of 3 fixed routes. The Transportation Coordinator invites public comment on the proposed service expansion through September 8. Learn more on the MPTA website: https://tinyurl.com/mxr29bjv. Joplin City Government

08/31/2026

RideKC service cuts, previously set for 9/6, have been cancelled after the KC City Council voted earlier this month to approve an additional $8.3M in funding for transit. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46w7F0B.

08/31/2026

Transit agencies look at first last mile solutions including on-demand service options

The expansions bring more connections to key destinations and fixed-route services.