July 25, 2025

Way To Go KC Debuts Project Collecting Stories of Transit Commuters

  Way To Go KC, a program of the Mid-America Regional Council aimed at connecting commuters and employers with transportation options in the Kansas City area, has… Read the rest

July 24, 2025

KC Streetcar Gearing up for Main Street Extension Opening in October

The KC Streetcar and other area officials have announced the official opening date of the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension: October 24, 2025. At 3.5 miles, the extension… Read the rest

July 22, 2025

LTE: Decision Leads to Significant Public Transit Setback

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian July 21, 2025 Gov. Kehoe’s decision to reduce State Transit Assistance funding by 42 percent is a significant setback… Read the rest

July 18, 2025

Veto Session Opportunity to Weigh in on Significant Public Transit Setback

Contact Your Legislators Today Gov. Kehoe’s decision to reduce State Transit Assistance funding by 42 percent on June 30 is a significant setback for public transit.… Read the rest

July 16, 2025

Transit Network Planning Underway in Kansas City for 2026 FIFA World Cup

X Kansas City is accelerating their plans to build a more robust regional transit network ahead of next year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. With an estimated 650,000 visitors… Read the rest

July 16, 2025

House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY 2026 THUD Appropriations

Cuts to Public Transit Funding Included 

This week the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee

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July 15, 2025

FY2025 Annual Vehicle Inventory and Ridership Reporting Due August 15

  The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has established August 15, 2025 as the deadline for Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Vehicle Inventory Reporting and… Read the rest

July 14, 2025

OATS Transit Employees Reflect on Long Careers as Organization Celebrates 54 Years

OATS Transit recently shared an article in The Wheel, a monthly publication put together by OATS, featuring the stories of many dedicated employees who have worked for

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July 14, 2025

Register for 2025 Midwest Transit Conference & Expo

Register today for the multi-state 2025 Midwest Transit Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. This two-and-a-half-day conference set for September 3-5, 2025 will provide… Read the rest

July 14, 2025

MoDOT Approves $13.3 Billion Plan including Transit and MEHTAP Funding

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) approved the 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which details $13.3 billion in revenues… Read the rest