Missouri Public Transit Association

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) represents transit entities and individuals in both urban and rural areas of Missouri, including Older Adults Transportation Services (OATs). MPTA is a statewide 501(c)(6) association comprised of transit entities and individuals who value personal mobility as a basic quality of life by promoting access to public transit services. in 1981, The Missouri Public Transit Association was established to: • Represent the interests, policies, requirements and purposes of public transit in Missouri. • Exchange experiences, discussions and comparative studies of industry affairs relating to transportation. • Promote research and investigations toward improving public transit in Missouri. • Aid member organizations with special issues and legislation pertaining to public transit. • Encourage cooperation among its members, its employees and the general public. • Inform members by the collection, and the compilation of data and information relative to public transit in Missouri. Today, MPTA is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors and serves over 60 members.