Missouri Public Transit Association

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.

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.

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.

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MO: KC metro boosts public transportation for the World Cup. But will it stick around? 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.