October 20, 2025

Congress writing America’s next big transportation bill; Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs responsible for TRANSIT portion

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, which Sens. Tim Scott (R–S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) lead, is responsible for writing the transit… Read the rest

September 16, 2025

MPTA Releases RFP for Graphic Design for Statewide Campaign

Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking a consultant to assist in the creation of a marketing package outlining the Missouri Faces of Transit campaign. … Read the rest

September 11, 2025

IL Looks at New Funding Mechanisms for Transit

As Illinois Transit providers face a fiscal cliff of more than $770 million, lawmakers are looking at outside the box ideas for funding. Ideas floated to date include:… Read the rest

September 8, 2025

Where Are We Going from Here? Transit’s Future on the Federal Front Virtual Webinar Set for October 21

Don’t miss this important virtual update . . . Where Are We Going from Here? Transit’s Future on the Federal Front on October 21, 2025 Join the Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska… Read the rest

August 20, 2025

Save the Date: Transit Tuesdays at the State Capitol

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is teaming up with transit providers, stakeholders, Citizens for Modern Transit, and other interested citizens from… Read the rest

July 29, 2025

Senate Committee Advances FY26 Transportation Bill

The Senate Committee on Appropriations marked up S. 2465, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 on July… 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

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 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