Transit Wins at the Polls
On November 4, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) reported that during the November 3 elections, voters across the United States voiced overwhelming… Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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