KC Streetcar Celebrates Riverfront Extension Grand Opening
On May 18, 2026, the KC Streetcar officially launched passenger service on the Riverfront Extension, a 0.7 mile extension of the existing streetcar system. Hundreds… Read the rest
House T&I Approves Transportation Reauthorization Bill
The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure… Read the rest
KCATA & RideKC to Resume Bus Fares June 1
New fare system includes fare capping, flexible payment options and reduced fare assistance program.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and RideKC… Read the rest
Go COMO Transit Announces Return to 2023-Level Service
Go COMO Transit has announced that beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, full fixed-route bus service will be restored on a trial basis. This service change is dependent on… Read the rest
Deal Announced on Bipartisan, Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization – the BUILD America 250 Act
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the text of a bipartisan, five-year… Read the rest
2026 MO Legislative Session Wraps with Reduced Transit Investment and No Guns on Buses
The 2026 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on May 15 with a second consecutive year of reduced investment in public transit. HB2004, approved by the Conference Committee,… Read the rest
2026 MO Legislative Session Wraps Budget Process with Compromised Transit Funding Level Coming out of Conference Committee; Now Goes to Governor
The 2026 Missouri Legislative session wrapped the budget process before the May 8 deadline with a second consecutive year of reduced investment in public transit. HB4,… Read the rest
Transit Tuesday Attendees Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Advocacy Efforts
Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) recently collaborated to host 3 “Transit Tuesdays at the Capitol” events… Read the rest
Amtrak Missouri River Runner to Increase Capacity During World Cup Matches
Capacity will increase by 25% in anticipation of an increase in demand between June and July
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced that Amtrak… Read the rest
KCATA: Fares Return June 1, 2026
Transit riders in the Kansas City area should be aware that beginning June 1, 2026, KCATA vehicles will begin charging fares once more. Throughout this process, KCATA’s… Read the rest