August 24, 2026

Proposed Service Expansion in Joplin Prompts Public Engagement

Recent reporting from KOAM News Now in Joplin, MO, touches on the public engagement currently underway in Joplin regarding a proposed expansion of the Joplin Sunshine… Read the rest

August 18, 2026

MoDOT: Save the Dates for Fall 2026

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP) webinar and a State Transit… Read the rest

August 13, 2026

Joplin, MO: Sunshine Trolley Proposes Expansion

On July 10, Joplin, MO, City Council members heard from Gina Thompson, the city’s transportation coordinator, regarding a proposed service expansion. Currently,… Read the rest

August 6, 2026

OATS Transit Employee Celebrates 50 Years

Sandy Nolan of High Ridge, MO, is being honored by OATS Transit for 50 years of service with the company on August 20, 2026. OATS Transit is a nonprofit company that serves… Read the rest

August 5, 2026

KCATA to Implement Route Changes

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is preparing to implement transit service changes that were approved as part of the City of Kansas City, Mo.’s FY… Read the rest

July 31, 2026

Safety & Security Top Concerns for KC Streetcar as Agency Launches See Say App

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority has launched the See Say app, a new safety and incident reporting tool designed to give riders a fast, discreet way to report non-emergency… Read the rest

July 30, 2026

MoDOT Requests Feedback on High-Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs like transit projects… Read the rest

July 24, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities… Read the rest

July 20, 2026

City of St. Louis Introduces Ballot Measure to Redirect 2017 Sales Tax Revenue to BRT

Project History: 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