MPTA Releases RFP for Statewide Transit Funding Study
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking proposals for a study to look at potential state funding strategies designed to support public transit in Missouri.… Read the rest
MPTA Recognizes 21 Transit Operators Across Missouri at 2026 Missouri Transit Conference
The MPTA is thrilled to celebrate transit operators across Missouri who are making a difference in the lives of their riders. View the MPTA’s tribute to these operators
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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
Transit Wins at the Polls
On November 4, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) reported that during the November 3 elections, voters across the United States voiced overwhelming… Read the rest
MPTA Education Series Recap: MO Statewide Intercity Bus Study Results
The latest MPTA Education Series webinar focused on the results of the Statewide Intercity Bus Study completed by WSP for the Missouri Department of Transportation.… Read the rest
MARC Invites KC Residents to Participate in Transportation Survey
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is inviting Kansas City area residents to complete a brief survey about their experiences in regard to safety, access and reliability… Read the rest
KCATA’s Transit-Oriented Community Development Makes Strides
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s commitment to Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD), defined by the agency as people-first urban planning,… Read the rest
MPTA Announces “Transit Tuesdays” Advocacy Days at State Capitol During 2027 Missouri Legislative Session
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA), in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), is teaming up with transit providers, transit riders, stakeholders,… Read the rest
LTE: Missouri Budget Talks Must Recognize Importance of Public Transit
Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 7, 2026
As Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration begin developing Missouri’s next state budget, now… Read the rest
Rising Gas Prices Highlight the Need for More Transportation Options
A recent article from the Urban Institute touches on the importance of legislative support for public transit and other transportation options that shift the public… Read the rest
MPTA Announces Transit Advocacy Workshop Prior to 2027 MO Legislative Session
In Missouri, state transit assistance funding has been reduced by 64% since Governor Kehoe took office in January 2025. Transit providers across Missouri have worked… Read the rest
Mark Your Calendar for the State of Transit in Missouri on November 10
Join the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) on November 10 for the State of Transit in Missouri. This virtual webinar will… Read the rest