June 26, 2025

Federal Report Finds U.S. Transit System Repair Backlog in the Billions

A January report from the Federal Transit Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center estimates that U.S. public transit systems – including… Read the rest

June 25, 2025

City of Joplin Announces Transit Study to Explore Future of Transit in the Region

The successful relaunch of the City of Joplin’s Sunshine Lamp Trolley in February was a major step forward for public transportation in Joplin. Having been idled… Read the rest

June 23, 2025

KCATA Coordination and Planning for 2026 FIFA World Cup Underway

Kansas City is set to be one of 11 host cities in the U.S. that will see 2026 FIFA World Cup matches take place next year, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority… Read the rest

June 16, 2025

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Celebrates 25 Years of Service

On June 15, 2000, the Cape Girardeau County Commission unanimously agreed to pass Resolution 00-06 which authorized the formation of the Cape Girardeau County Transit… Read the rest

June 11, 2025

Maryland Department of Transportation Announces $1.25 Million in Transit-Oriented Development Grants

The Maryland Department of Transportation today announced the award of $1.25 million in grant funding as part of the initial phase of the Transit-Oriented Development

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June 10, 2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Announces Major Affordable Housing Development and Transit Partnership

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is proud to announce initial approval by the KCATA Economic Development and Real Estate Committee for a … Read the rest

June 3, 2025

Increased Funding for Public Transit in FY 2026 Budget Request

On May 30, 2025, President Donald Trump released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget request. President Trump requests $21.2 billion for public transit in FY 2026, a $310… Read the rest

June 2, 2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Continues TOCD Work with “The Parker” Groundbreaking

  In May of 2025, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD) facility… Read the rest

May 30, 2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Installs New Graffiti-Resistant Shelters

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) installed its newest graffiti-resistant bus shelter on Prospect at 75^th St. This stop… Read the rest

May 15, 2025

2025 MO Legislative Session Wraps with Transit Funding Intact and No Guns on Buses

The 2025 Missouri Legislative session wrapped in May with a third year of sustained investment in transit. HB4 which was approved in Conference Committee included $10… Read the rest