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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
Transit Matters to Missouri. It connects lives, builds communities and drives Missouri’s economy. Across… Read the rest
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