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
MPTA Presents: MO Statewide Intercity Bus Study Results
The October 21, 2026, Missouri Public Transit Association Education Series webinar will focus on the results of the Statewide Intercity Bus Study completed by WSP for… Read the rest
MPTA Releases 2026 Missouri Transit Conference Educational Resources
The 2026 Missouri Transit Conference brought together transit professionals, stakeholders and industry experts from across Missouri and beyond for 1.5 days of learning,… Read the rest
Now is Time to Weigh in with Missouri Governor on Transit Investment During Budget Process
While the 2027 Missouri legislative session may still be months away, now is the time to weigh in with Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration on the importance of transit… 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