January 30, 2026

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

January 30, 2026

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

January 26, 2026

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

January 22, 2026

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

January 16, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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

January 13, 2026

LTE: Missouri Transit Must Not Be Shortchanged

Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, January 11, 2026 Public transit is vital to Missouri, whether you ride it or not. It ensures residents can get where they need… Read the rest

January 9, 2026

MPTA Celebrates 45 Years in 2026

  In 2026, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is proud to celebrate 45 years of advocacy, collaboration, and leadership since its founding in 1981.… Read the rest

January 7, 2026

MO Master Plan on Aging Calls for Increased State Funding for Public Transit

The recent release of the Missouri Master Plan on Aging underscores the importance of safe, reliable and accessible transportation for all. The plan calls for increased… Read the rest