Upcoming MoDOT Transit Reporting; Call for Projects
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is requesting certain reporting from transit providers, in addition to announcing an upcoming call for projects.… Read the rest
FTA to Host Webinar on Transit Worker Fatigue; Creation of Fatigue Risk Management Programs
Fatigue is a serious safety risk in transit operations. To address this issue, FTA will host a webinar on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time to discuss fatigue and specifically… Read the rest
Rural Transit Day Set to be Celebrated on July 16
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, communities across the country will recognize Rural Transit Day, an annual celebration highlighting the essential role rural and tribal… Read the rest
Jackson County Explores Dedicated Transit Funding Through Proposed Sales Tax
Public transit in the Kansas City area could receive a much-needed financial boost as Jackson County leaders consider asking voters to approve a dedicated countywide… Read the rest
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