Every Dollar Matters to Missouri Transit
Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, July 5, 2026
Governor Mike Kehoe signed the FY27 state operating and capital budget bills, after several volatile months… Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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