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
APTAtech Conference Heading to St. Louis, MO in August
APTA’s preeminent transportation technology conference, spotlighting advancements in fare collection and revenue management, emerging and innovative technologies,… Read the rest
Conference Committee Retains Transit Investment at Lower Level in Funding Bill
KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Set to Open May 18
A recently published City of Kansas City press release, available here in full, announced that the Riverfront Extension will open for passenger service on Monday, May… Read the rest
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LTE: Senate Action Advances Transit Funding, but Work Remains
St. Louis Post Dispatch, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
After absorbing a 42% cut in state funding last year, public transit providers are now facing the possibility of losing… Read the rest