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

January 16, 2026

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

January 9, 2026

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

January 6, 2026

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

December 23, 2025

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