October 7, 2026

LTE: Missouri Budget Talks Must Recognize Importance of Public Transit

Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 7, 2026 As Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration begin developing Missouri’s next state budget, now… Read the rest

October 1, 2026

Rising Gas Prices Highlight the Need for More Transportation Options

A recent article from the Urban Institute touches on the importance of legislative support for public transit and other transportation options that shift the public… Read the rest

October 1, 2026

MPTA Releases RFP for Statewide Transit Funding Study

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking proposals for a study to look at potential state funding strategies designed to support public transit in Missouri.… Read the rest

September 10, 2026

Now is Time to Weigh in with Missouri Governor on Transit Investment During Budget Process

While the 2027 Missouri legislative session may still be months away, now is the time to weigh in with Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration on the importance of transit… Read the rest

September 4, 2026

MPTA Recognizes 21 Transit Operators Across Missouri at 2026 Missouri Transit Conference

The MPTA is thrilled to celebrate transit operators across Missouri who are making a difference in the lives of their riders. View the MPTA’s tribute to these operators

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September 2, 2026

Missouri’s Sam Graves Weighs In on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Continue Funding Federal Government

Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) following this week’s House approval of H.R. 6500, legislation to continue… Read the rest

August 14, 2026

Senate passes CR for Federal Transportation Funding

The Senate has passed a bipartisan continuing resolution that would fund the federal government and extending transportation programs through December 11. When the… Read the rest

August 14, 2026

Fare Collection to AI: Transit Takeaways from the APTA Tech Conference

Transit technology is evolving quickly and the 2026 APTA Tech Conference in St. Louis, MO, offered a glimpse into how agencies across the country are using new tools to… 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