October 7, 2026

LTE: Missouri Budget Talks Must Recognize Importance of Public Transit

Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 7, 2026 As Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration begin developing Missouri’s next state budget, now… Read the rest

October 1, 2026

Rising Gas Prices Highlight the Need for More Transportation Options

A recent article from the Urban Institute touches on the importance of legislative support for public transit and other transportation options that shift the public… Read the rest

September 15, 2026

MPTA Releases 2026 Missouri Transit Conference Educational Resources

The 2026 Missouri Transit Conference brought together transit professionals, stakeholders and industry experts from across Missouri and beyond for 1.5 days of learning,… Read the rest

September 10, 2026

Now is Time to Weigh in with Missouri Governor on Transit Investment During Budget Process

While the 2027 Missouri legislative session may still be months away, now is the time to weigh in with Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration on the importance of transit… Read the rest

September 3, 2026

MPTA Welcomes New Board Member, Re-Elects Directors, Elects Officers

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) welcomed one new board member, re-elected nine members of its Board of Directors and elected officers during its 2026… Read the rest

August 31, 2026

KCATA Service Cuts Cancelled After City Council Approves Additional Funds

Kansas City’s City Council unanimously approved the addition of approximately $8.3M to Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s funding agreement.… Read the rest

July 21, 2026

Cape Girardeau County Transit Seeks Executive Director

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority is seeking a new Executive Director responsible for the agency’s leadership and operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities… Read the rest

July 20, 2026

City of St. Louis Introduces Ballot Measure to Redirect 2017 Sales Tax Revenue to BRT

Project History: In September 2025, the Bi-State Development’s Board of Commissioners approved a shift from light rail to evaluating the feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit… Read the rest

July 16, 2026

Upcoming MoDOT Transit Reporting; Call for Projects

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is requesting certain reporting from transit providers, in addition to announcing an upcoming call for projects.… Read the rest

July 16, 2026

FTA to Host Webinar on Transit Worker Fatigue; Creation of Fatigue Risk Management Programs

Fatigue is a serious safety risk in transit operations. To address this issue, FTA will host a webinar on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time to discuss fatigue and specifically… Read the rest