June 2023

News to Know

MoDOT Repair Program

Funds in Section 5310 are fully expended – vehicle repair applications for participants under this program will no longer be accepted. Vehicle repair applications are still being accepted for 5311 program participants.

FTA Section 5310 and 5311 Applications

On July 1, the Section 5310 and 5311 applications will be available on the MoDOT Transit website. The application will be for two years of funding. A notice of availability on applications will be sent via email to active subrecipients on July 1.

Quarterly Agency Spotlight

July’s InTransit Newsletter is our quarterly Transit Agency spotlight recognizing the awesome things that are happening in the organization. If you would like to submit what your agency is doing, whether it's about your service or highlighting a transit employee, please submit to MoTransit@modot.mo.gov by July 10.

MPTA Educational Series Events

Over the next several months, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is hosting multiple educational events for members and interested citizens. All events will be virtual webinars. Consider registering for one or all today.

MPTA Education Series Presents: Succession Planning – Organizational Perspective – June 21 @ 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE.

Caryn Souza, Deputy Executive Director of Training and Certification Programs at CTAA will provide MPTA members with an in-depth overview of succession planning for your organization. From developing people internally to integrating succession planning with strategic planning, Souza will highlight the work your organization can be doing now to help retain your current staff and to plan for future transitions.

MPTA Education Series Presents: Succession Planning – Frontline Worker Perspective – September 26 @ 8:30- 9:30 a.m.: Pre-registration is required and can be completed HERE.

Representatives from the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will join forces with local transit operators to provide MPTA members with information on the importance of succession planning for frontline workers, including how best to transfer knowledge & expertise, engage workers through mentoring programs, and enable successful succession planning.

Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Training Opportunity

‘Back to Basics’ for Service Agents

The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) is introducing a short series of reminders called 'Back to Basics' for service agents (e.g., collectors, Medical Review Officers, etc.). Following procedures and doing it right the first time is important for protecting the safety of the traveling public, protecting the integrity of the testing process, and making sure that the process is fair to employees. 'Back to Basics' points out the more common issues we hear regarding the drug and alcohol testing process. This is not a checklist for service agents, but a reminder that your role is crucial to the drug and alcohol testing process. We want to remind you to “Do it Right the First Time, and Every Time."

We kick off the series with – The Urine Collector.

To view 'Back to Basics' for urine collectors, visit https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/back_to_basics