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

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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 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

January 6, 2026

Missouri 2026 Legislative Session: Put Transit Back on Track

  Happy New Year. As the 2026 Missouri Legislative session gets underway this week, we want to remind Missourians of the critical role public transit plays in our… Read the rest

December 23, 2025

MPTA to Host De-Escalation Training for Operators on January 27

  Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on January 27 for this critical training on de-escalation techniques for operators with safety and security a top… Read the rest

December 16, 2025

Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding to Get America Building Again

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development

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December 4, 2025

MPTA Advocacy Workshop: Stories and Stats Critical to Success  

The Missouri Public Transit Association hosted its first virtual advocacy workshop to build statewide capacity as the 2026 Missouri Legislative session nears in January.  … Read the rest

December 3, 2025

MPTA Wraps 2025 with Focus on Transit Investment

2025 MPTA Year In Review l Advocacy. Research. Education.
Transit Matters to Missouri. It connects lives, builds communities and drives Missouri’s economy.  Across… Read the rest

November 19, 2025

Transit Investment Tops Legislative Agenda for 2026

Transit providers in every single county in Missouri are collectively delivering more than 37 million rides annually. For some, transit is the sole means by which they… Read the rest

November 18, 2025

DOT Proposal to White House Proposes Elimination of Transit Investment

Recent reports in the news outline a Department of Transportation (DOT) proposal to the White House potentially eliminating the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust… Read the rest