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
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
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
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
MPTA to Host De-Escalation Training for Operators on January 27
Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on January 27 for this critical training on de-escalation techniques for operators with safety and security a top… Read the rest