MO Gov. Proposes $5M Transit Cut That Would Slash State Funding by 85% Since Taking Office
Op-Ed: St. Louis Business Journal, January 28, 2026
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s fiscal 27 budget recommendations include a catastrophic loss for Missouri transit.… Read the rest
House Budget Committee Hearing Set on MoDOT’s Budget: Weigh in on Proposed Transit Funding Cuts
A Missouri House Budget Committee hearing on HB4, MoDOT’s budget, is set for 12 noon on Monday, February 2 in House Hearing Room 3. It is critical transit riders, supporters,… 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
MPTA Celebrates 45 Years in 2026
In 2026, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is proud to celebrate 45 years of advocacy, collaboration, and leadership since its founding in 1981.… 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
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Open for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference
September 2-3, 2026 | Columbia, MO | The Broadway Hotel
As the Missouri Public Transit Association celebrates 45 years of transit advocacy in the coming year, plans… Read the rest
National RTAP Announces Creation of Volunteer Driver and Marketing Toolkits
National RTAP recently announced the creation of two toolkits for organizations that provide passenger transportation services to persons with transportation… Read the rest
MPTA Advocacy Workshop: Stories and Stats Critical to Success
The Missouri Public Transit Association hosted its first virtual advocacy workshop to build statewide capacity as the 2026 Missouri Legislative session nears in January. … Read the rest