January 6, 2026

Missouri 2026 Legislative Session: Put Transit Back on Track

  Happy New Year. As the 2026 Missouri Legislative session gets underway this week, we want to remind Missourians of the critical role public transit plays in our… Read the rest

December 23, 2025

MPTA to Host De-Escalation Training for Operators on January 27

  Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on January 27 for this critical training on de-escalation techniques for operators with safety and security a top… Read the rest

December 18, 2025

KCATA Names Acting CEO

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners has announced that they will not renew the contract of CEO Frank White III. White’s contract… Read the rest

December 17, 2025

Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Open for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference

September 2-3, 2026  |  Columbia, MO  |  The Broadway Hotel

As the Missouri Public Transit Association celebrates 45 years of transit advocacy, plans are underway for… Read the rest

December 17, 2025

MoDOT Intercity Bus Study & Survey

February 2026 Update: MoDOT is inviting intercity bus stakeholders and interested members of the public to attend a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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December 16, 2025

Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding to Get America Building Again

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development

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December 15, 2025

OATS Transit Improves Onboard Security with Addition of Real-Time Cameras

  Thanks to a federal grant through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), OATS Transit is taking a major step forward in fleet safety by upgrading their… Read the rest

December 12, 2025

Transit Planning Continues in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup

X As 2026 approaches, planning for the FIFA World Cup continues in Kansas City. In November, KC2026, the local planning team for the event, announced ConnectKC26, the… Read the rest

December 12, 2025

KC Streetcar Ridership Grows Following Main Street Extension Opening

X The KC Streetcar released new ridership data in December 2025 and the numbers show a clear upward trend in ridership following the October 24th opening of the Main Street… Read the rest

December 9, 2025

National RTAP Announces Creation of Volunteer Driver and Marketing Toolkits

  National RTAP recently announced the creation of two toolkits for organizations that provide passenger transportation services to persons with transportation… Read the rest