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
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
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
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
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
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 2nd, 2023. Due to a driver shortage, which started… Read the rest
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
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
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
$5.5B Federal NOFO Released Including Rural Grant Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the Department of Transportation is now taking applications for up to $5.575 billion in funding from President… Read the rest