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
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
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
Missouri Transportation Commission Approves SFY2028 Transit Request
The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approved MoDOT’s SFY 2028 State Transit Assistance request to be submitted to the Governor at their meeting… Read the rest
MPTA Offering Scholarship to the Missouri Transit Conference
MPTA is offering a scholarship for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference (September 2-3) in Columbia, MO.
MPTA is offering one scholarship for the cost of registration… Read the rest
FTA Announces $610M in Bus Service Network Funding
On July 27, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $610M in funding to modernize and make bus infrastructure more family-friendly in this release.
The U.S.… Read the rest
Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders Unveil Continuing Resolution
Per reporting from APTA, the bill extends Surface Transportation Programs but does not include Advance Appropriations
In advance of the Sept. 30 deadline for government… Read the rest
USDOT Proposal Threatens Dedicated Federal Transit Funding
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy recently outlined several recommendations to Senate committee leaders regarding the next Surface… Read the rest
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
Rural Transit Day Set to be Celebrated on July 16
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, communities across the country will recognize Rural Transit Day, an annual celebration highlighting the essential role rural and tribal… Read the rest