July 9, 2024

Bi-State Development One of 117 Projects to Receive Federal Funding for Public Transit Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects… Read the rest

May 30, 2024

Big Wins for Missouri Transit this Year

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, May 29, 2024 The Missouri legislative session ended with two key wins for public transit as the state continues to better understand… Read the rest

April 22, 2024

Cape Girardeau Transit Authority Wins Thriving Communities Grant

In partnership with United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) and the City of Cape Girardeau, the Cape Girardeau Country Transit Authority (CTA) has been awarded $75,000… Read the rest

March 18, 2024

FY24 THUD Appropriations Act Signed into Law with $20.9B for Transit

The House and Senate passed the bipartisan Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act for FY24 last week. The bill,… Read the rest

January 16, 2024

Negative Impacts of Allowing Concealed Weapons on Transit Cannot be Ignored

Letter to the Editor, The Columbia Missourian, January 12, 2024 Bills have been introduced in the Missouri legislature that would allow individuals with a concealed… Read the rest

October 23, 2023

KC Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is reminding voters that on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, the 3/8-cent Sales Tax Renewal for Buses will be on the ballot.… Read the rest

October 9, 2023

JEFFTRAN Returns to Regular Operation with Full Team of Operators

JEFFTRAN, the transit provider in Jefferson City, MO, announced routes will return to regular operation on October 2^nd, 2023.   Due to a driver shortage, which started… Read the rest

September 25, 2023

Possible Government Shutdown Impacts on Public Transportation

  This week, Congress must enact a continuing appropriations act, or Continuing Resolution (CR), to prevent a government shutdown beginning Sunday, October 1. … Read the rest

September 12, 2023

FTA Recognizes MO Transit Providers at Midwest Transit Conference

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) annual awards returned at the 2023 Midwest Transit Conference. FTA recognized both rural and urban providers for ridership… Read the rest

September 1, 2023

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Is Now Hiring for Executive Director

Cape  Girardeau County Transit Authority is seeking a new executive director. The Executive Director assumes overall responsibility for all facets of the transit authority’s… Read the rest