June 30, 2026

Governor Signs Budget Bills including $2.5 million from Capitol Commission Funds for Transit

Governor Mike Kehoe today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Following a rollercoaster session for public… Read the rest

July 28, 2026

USDOT Proposal Threatens Dedicated Federal Transit Funding

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy recently outlined several recommendations to Senate committee leaders regarding the next Surface… Read the rest

July 24, 2026

Former Metro GM and Transit Advocate Remembered

Thomas Sehr, former Metro Transit General Manager, passed away on July 5, 2026. Tom served 24 years at the Bi-State Development Agency. During his career with the agency,… Read the rest

July 21, 2026

Cape Girardeau County Transit Seeks Executive Director

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority is seeking a new Executive Director responsible for the agency’s leadership and operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities… Read the rest

July 20, 2026

City of St. Louis Introduces Ballot Measure to Redirect 2017 Sales Tax Revenue to BRT

Project History: In September 2025, the Bi-State Development’s Board of Commissioners approved a shift from light rail to evaluating the feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit… Read the rest

July 20, 2026

KC Streetcar Sees Summer 2026 Ridership Surge Following Extension; World Cup Events

Ridership on the KC Streetcar reached a historic new milestone in June, setting an all-time monthly record as Kansas City continues to embrace the expanded transit system.… Read the rest

July 16, 2026

Upcoming MoDOT Transit Reporting; Call for Projects

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is requesting certain reporting from transit providers, in addition to announcing an upcoming call for projects.… Read the rest

July 16, 2026

FTA to Host Webinar on Transit Worker Fatigue; Creation of Fatigue Risk Management Programs

Fatigue is a serious safety risk in transit operations. To address this issue, FTA will host a webinar on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time to discuss fatigue and specifically… Read the rest

July 10, 2026

Rural Transit Day Set to be Celebrated on July 16

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, communities across the country will recognize Rural Transit Day, an annual celebration highlighting the essential role rural and tribal… Read the rest

July 7, 2026

Jackson County Explores Dedicated Transit Funding Through Proposed Sales Tax

Public transit in the Kansas City area could receive a much-needed financial boost as Jackson County leaders consider asking voters to approve a dedicated countywide… Read the rest

July 6, 2026

Every Dollar Matters to Missouri Transit

Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, July 5, 2026 Governor Mike Kehoe signed the FY27 state operating and capital budget bills, after several volatile months… Read the rest