Transit Ballot Measures Win Big Across the Country
Voters across the nation demonstrated strong support for public transit on Tuesday, November 4, as 13 out of 16 transit-related ballot measures passed in Colorado, Michigan,… Read the rest
Congress writing America’s next big transportation bill; Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs responsible for TRANSIT portion
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, which Sens. Tim Scott (R–S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) lead, is responsible for writing the transit… Read the rest
MPTA Releases RFP for Graphic Design for Statewide Campaign
Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking a consultant to assist in the creation of a marketing package outlining the Missouri Faces of Transit campaign. … Read the rest
IL Looks at New Funding Mechanisms for Transit
As Illinois Transit providers face a fiscal cliff of more than $770 million, lawmakers are looking at outside the box ideas for funding. Ideas floated to date include:… Read the rest
Where Are We Going from Here? Transit’s Future on the Federal Front Virtual Webinar Set for October 21
Don’t miss this important virtual update . . . Where Are We Going from Here? Transit’s Future on the Federal Front on October 21, 2025
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Save the Date: Transit Tuesdays at the State Capitol
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is teaming up with transit providers, stakeholders, Citizens for Modern Transit, and other interested citizens from… Read the rest
Senate Committee Advances FY26 Transportation Bill
The Senate Committee on Appropriations marked up S. 2465, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 on July… Read the rest
LTE: Decision Leads to Significant Public Transit Setback
Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian July 21, 2025
Gov. Kehoe’s decision to reduce State Transit Assistance funding by 42 percent is a significant setback… Read the rest
Veto Session Opportunity to Weigh in on Significant Public Transit Setback
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Gov. Kehoe’s decision to reduce State Transit Assistance funding by 42 percent on June 30 is a significant setback for public transit.… Read the rest
House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY 2026 THUD Appropriations
Cuts to Public Transit Funding Included
This week the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee
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