KCATA Announces Restoration of Bus Fares
After much discussion and consideration, the KCATA Board of Commissioners voted to restore bus fares. By June 2026, it will cost $2 to ride the bus. Discounted and free… Read the rest
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Now Open for 2026 Missouri Transit Conference
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September 2-3, 2026 | Columbia, MO | The Broadway Hotel
As the Missouri Public Transit Association celebrates 45 years of transit advocacy in the coming year, plans are… Read the rest
MO Gov. Proposes $5M Transit Cut That Would Slash State Funding by 85% Since Taking Office
Op-Ed: St. Louis Business Journal, January 28, 2026
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s fiscal 27 budget recommendations include a catastrophic loss for Missouri transit.… Read the rest
House Budget Committee Hearing Set on MoDOT’s Budget: Weigh in on Proposed Transit Funding Cuts
A Missouri House Budget Committee hearing on HB4, MoDOT’s budget, is set for 12 noon on Monday, February 2 in House Hearing Room 3. It is critical transit riders, supporters,… Read the rest
Senate Passes FY26 THUD Bill
UPDATE as of 2/2/26:
On January 30, the Senate passed the fiscal year 2026 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development or THUD funding bill as part of a modified “minibus”… Read the rest
America’s Aging Population is Poised to Reshape Transportation Sector
A recent Streetsblog USA article highlights an emerging challenge facing the U.S. transportation sector: a rapidly aging population. At COP30 in Brazil this… Read the rest
Governor Outlines Budget Requests in State of State Address; Proposes Catastrophic Cut to Transit Funding
During his State of the State address on January 13, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests and priorities. His FY27 budget recommendations include a catastrophic… Read the rest
Upcoming FTA Drug & Alcohol Virtual Training for 5311 Providers
The FTA Drug and Alcohol Project Office is pleased to offer online training sessions in the coming months. These sessions will outline reporting requirements… Read the rest
KCATA Hiring for Senior Buyer Position
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is currently searching for a qualified individual to fill the role of Senior Buyer. This is a full-time position… Read the rest