April 9, 2025

KC Streetcar Extension Reaches 97% Completion; University of Missouri-Kansas City Students to Benefit Significantly

As of April 2025, the Kansas City Streetcar extension is 97% complete. Construction on the extension began in April 2022 and, when opened, will extend the streetcar… Read the rest

April 7, 2025

KCATA Reducing Frequency and Reinstating Fares Per KC Council Ordinance

The Kansas City Council passed an ordinance on April 3 which will fund Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) through October while reinstating a $2 fare and… Read the rest

March 31, 2025

KCATA Set to Implement Service Changes as Result of Funding Shortfall

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)’s Board of Commissioners voted last week to move forward with a plan that would reduce service frequency… Read the rest

March 28, 2025

OATS Transit Placing Temporary Pause on Some Transit Services in Southwest Missouri Starting April 1

KY3 out of Springfield, Missouri has reported that OATS Transit services in some rural communities across Southwest Missouri will be temporarily paused starting… Read the rest

March 24, 2025

Now is the Time to Contact Your Missouri Legislator on State Transit Investment

Right now, Missouri State Transit Assistance is sitting well below last year’s $11.7 million funding level. The current cuts would take transit assistance funding

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March 19, 2025

FY 2026 State Transit Assistance and MEHTAP Applications Now Available

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that applications are now open for Fiscal Year 2026 State Transit Assistance as well as Fiscal Year 2026… Read the rest

March 19, 2025

FY25 Continuing Resolution Solidifies Transit Funding through September

From APTA Last week, the Senate passed H.R. 1968, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025”. This FY2025 Continuing Resolution (CR) has averted… Read the rest

March 12, 2025

MPTA Panel Discussion to Highlight Results of 2025 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment

*Please note, the webinar has been postponed as the research study is taking longer to complete than originally expected. Registration is still available below, but… Read the rest

March 12, 2025

KCATA Holding State of the KCATA Event

On March 12, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will hold its 2nd annual State of the KCATA Community Report event. KCATA will share with stakeholders… Read the rest

March 10, 2025

KCATA to Hold Public Meetings this Week on Possible Service Reductions

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is potentially looking at proposed service reductions as a result of the increased cost of providing public transit… Read the rest