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.