MO Governor Slashes Transit Funding by 42%
Governor Mike Kehoe today signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating and capital improvement budget bills – which unfortunately incorporated a 42 percent reduction… Read the rest
Federal Report Finds U.S. Transit System Repair Backlog in the Billions
A January report from the Federal Transit Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center estimates that U.S. public transit systems – including… Read the rest
City of Joplin Announces Transit Study to Explore Future of Transit in the Region
The successful relaunch of the City of Joplin’s Sunshine Lamp Trolley in February was a major step forward for public transportation in Joplin. Having been idled… Read the rest
KCATA Coordination and Planning for 2026 FIFA World Cup Underway
Kansas City is set to be one of 11 host cities in the U.S. that will see 2026 FIFA World Cup matches take place next year, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority… Read the rest
Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Celebrates 25 Years of Service
On June 15, 2000, the Cape Girardeau County Commission unanimously agreed to pass Resolution 00-06 which authorized the formation of the Cape Girardeau County Transit… Read the rest
Maryland Department of Transportation Announces $1.25 Million in Transit-Oriented Development Grants
The Maryland Department of Transportation today announced the award of $1.25 million in grant funding as part of the initial phase of the Transit-Oriented Development
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Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Announces Major Affordable Housing Development and Transit Partnership
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is proud to announce initial approval by the KCATA Economic Development and Real Estate Committee for a … Read the rest
Increased Funding for Public Transit in FY 2026 Budget Request
On May 30, 2025, President Donald Trump released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget request. President Trump requests $21.2 billion for public transit in FY 2026, a $310… Read the rest
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Continues TOCD Work with “The Parker” Groundbreaking
In May of 2025, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD) facility… Read the rest
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Installs New Graffiti-Resistant Shelters
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) installed its newest graffiti-resistant bus shelter on Prospect at 75th St. This stop… Read the rest