February 26, 2026

Senator Hough introduces 16 Budget Bills including Restoration of Transit Assistance in SB1753

Missouri State Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) introduced 16 budget bills on the floor of the Missouri Senate yesterday as part of the FY2027 budget process. This… Read the rest

February 13, 2026

Hearing Set for Guns on Transit Bill – Weigh in Today

The Missouri Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety will hear testimony on SB 1078, sponsored by Senator Schnelting, which includes… Read the rest

February 12, 2026

Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act Signed into Law including Transit Funding

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,… Read the rest

February 5, 2026

KC Streetcar Begins Public Outreach on 18th & Vine Extension Feasibility Study

KC Streetcar, in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the City of Kansas City, is conducting a feasibility study to extend the streetcar… Read the rest

February 3, 2026

Unified Opposition Builds Against Proposed Transit Funding Cuts

Gov. Kehoe is proposing an additional $5 million cut to public transit in his FY27 budget recommendations. If adopted, state transit funding will have been reduced by

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January 22, 2026

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

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

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