MO House Advances FY27 State Budget; Transit Funding Left Out
The Missouri House advanced the FY27 state budget this week, totaling approximately $52.7 billion across all funds. On Tuesday, March 24, the House of Representatives… Read the rest
KCATA Hires Firm for CEO Search
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has selected KL2 Connects, LLC, a firm headquartered in North Carolina, to lead the official search process for… Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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