Former Metro GM and Transit Advocate Remembered
Thomas Sehr, former Metro Transit General Manager, passed away on July 5, 2026. Tom served 24 years at the Bi-State Development Agency. During his career with the agency,… Read the rest
Cape Girardeau County Transit Seeks Executive Director
Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority is seeking a new Executive Director responsible for the agency’s leadership and operations.
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City of St. Louis Introduces Ballot Measure to Redirect 2017 Sales Tax Revenue to BRT
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In September 2025, the Bi-State Development’s Board of Commissioners approved a shift from light rail to evaluating the feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit… Read the rest
KC Streetcar Sees Summer 2026 Ridership Surge Following Extension; World Cup Events
Ridership on the KC Streetcar reached a historic new milestone in June, setting an all-time monthly record as Kansas City continues to embrace the expanded transit system.… Read the rest
Rural Transit Day Set to be Celebrated on July 16
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, communities across the country will recognize Rural Transit Day, an annual celebration highlighting the essential role rural and tribal… Read the rest
Jackson County Explores Dedicated Transit Funding Through Proposed Sales Tax
Public transit in the Kansas City area could receive a much-needed financial boost as Jackson County leaders consider asking voters to approve a dedicated countywide… Read the rest
Every Dollar Matters to Missouri Transit
Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, July 5, 2026
Governor Mike Kehoe signed the FY27 state operating and capital budget bills, after several volatile months… Read the rest
Governor Signs Budget Bills including $2.5 million from Capitol Commission Funds for Transit
Governor Mike Kehoe today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Following a rollercoaster session for public… Read the rest
KCATA Appoints Johnathan Duncan to Board of Commissioners
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has announced the appointment of KCMO City Councilman Johnathan Duncan to its Board of Commissioners. Appointed… Read the rest
Telling the Story of 45 Years of Missouri Transit
In 2026, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is excited to celebrate its 45th anniversary as the representative of the collective voice for public transit… Read the rest