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

June 30, 2026

KCATA Appoints Johnathan Duncan to Board of Commissioners

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has announced the appointment of KCMO City Councilman Johnathan Duncan to its Board of Commissioners. Appointed… Read the rest

June 23, 2026

House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2027 THUD Appropriations Bill

Update from American Public Transit Association (APTA): The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 9170, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development,… Read the rest

June 11, 2026

Telling the Story of 45 Years of Missouri Transit

In 2026, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is excited to celebrate its 45th anniversary as the representative of the collective voice for public transit… Read the rest

June 11, 2026

St. Louis’ Metro Transit Announces Fare, Security System Upgrades

In early June, Metro Transit in St. Louis announced the official rollout of its new fare collection system in tandem with the launch of a new security gating system known… Read the rest

June 10, 2026

More Than a Ride: How CGCTA’s “Safe Return” Pilot Program is Making a Difference in SE Missouri

Cape Girardeau is taking an innovative approach to addressing social service needs within their community through the “Safe Return” pilot program, a collaborative… Read the rest

June 10, 2026

KC Streetcar Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026

As Kansas City prepares to welcome visitors from around the country and world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the KC Streetcar has ramped up their efforts to accommodate the thousands… Read the rest

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

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

May 21, 2026

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