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
Missouri Transit Conference 2026 – The Student Perspective
Guest blog by Eric Thairu, student at the University of Missouri
When I first heard about the Missouri Transit Conference and that it was within walking distance of my school,… Read the rest
MPTA Welcomes New Board Member, Re-Elects Directors, Elects Officers
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) welcomed one new board member, re-elected nine members of its Board of Directors and elected officers during its 2026… Read the rest
MPTA HONORS KCATA’S CINDY BAKER WITH 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) honored Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) leader and longtime MPTA board member and officer Cindy Baker… Read the rest
KANSAS CITY TRANSIT OFFICIALS STEP INTO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP ROLES
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) – which is the state’s transit advocacy organization – has named Bryce Shields, who serves as the innovations and performance… Read the rest
Missouri’s Sam Graves Weighs In on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Continue Funding Federal Government
Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) following this week’s House approval of H.R. 6500, legislation to continue… Read the rest
KCATA Service Cuts Cancelled After City Council Approves Additional Funds
Kansas City’s City Council unanimously approved the addition of approximately $8.3M to Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s funding agreement.… Read the rest
Save the Date for the 2027 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference
The MPTA invites you to mark your calendars for the 2027 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference. Next year’s conference will take place November 1-3, 2027, in… Read the rest
Proposed Service Expansion in Joplin Prompts Public Engagement
Recent reporting from KOAM News Now in Joplin, MO, touches on the public engagement currently underway in Joplin regarding a proposed expansion of the Joplin Sunshine… Read the rest
MoDOT: Save the Dates for Fall 2026
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP) webinar and a State Transit… Read the rest