April 16, 2026

MO Senate Approps Committee Restores $5M in Transit Funding; Contact Your Senator Today in Support of Investment

 

This week, the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee released its version of the state budget bills including HB2004 which includes restoration of the $5

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April 7, 2026

JEFFTRAN Releases RFP for Transit and Mobility Study Service

The City of Jefferson is seeking qualified individuals or firms to conduct a Comprehensive Transit and Mobility Study. The scope of work includes:

• Evaluating current

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March 27, 2026

MO House Advances FY27 State Budget; Transit Funding Left Out

The Missouri House advanced the FY27 state budget this week, totaling approximately $52.7 billion across all funds. On Tuesday, March 24, the House of Representatives… Read the rest

March 6, 2026

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS FERGUSON OF KCATA AS NEW BOARD MEMBER

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA)—the state’s transit advocacy organization—has named Chuck Ferguson, chief operating officer and interim president… Read the rest

February 26, 2026

Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference

Register today for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference in Columbia, MO. This two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals,… Read the rest

February 13, 2026

KCATA Announces New Officers for 2026

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced a new officer slate and the appointment of new members to its 10-person Board of Commissioners. Bridgette… Read the rest

February 5, 2026

Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Now Open for 2026 Missouri Transit Conference

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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 are… Read the rest

February 3, 2026

Unified Opposition Builds Against Proposed Transit Funding Cuts

Gov. Kehoe is proposing an additional $5 million cut to public transit in his FY27 budget recommendations. If adopted, state transit funding will have been reduced by

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January 30, 2026

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

January 30, 2026

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