January 7, 2026

MO Master Plan on Aging Calls for Increased State Funding for Public Transit

The recent release of the Missouri Master Plan on Aging underscores the importance of safe, reliable and accessible transportation for all. The plan calls for increased… 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

December 18, 2025

KCATA Names Acting CEO

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners has announced that they will not renew the contract of CEO Frank White III. White’s contract… Read the rest

December 17, 2025

MoDOT Intercity Bus Study & Survey

February 2026 Update: MoDOT is inviting intercity bus stakeholders and interested members of the public to attend a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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December 16, 2025

Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding to Get America Building Again

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development

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December 15, 2025

OATS Transit Improves Onboard Security with Addition of Real-Time Cameras

  Thanks to a federal grant through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), OATS Transit is taking a major step forward in fleet safety by upgrading their… Read the rest

December 12, 2025

Transit Planning Continues in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup

X As 2026 approaches, planning for the FIFA World Cup continues in Kansas City. In November, KC2026, the local planning team for the event, announced ConnectKC26, the… Read the rest

December 12, 2025

KC Streetcar Ridership Grows Following Main Street Extension Opening

X The KC Streetcar released new ridership data in December 2025 and the numbers show a clear upward trend in ridership following the October 24th opening of the Main Street… Read the rest

December 4, 2025

MPTA Advocacy Workshop: Stories and Stats Critical to Success  

The Missouri Public Transit Association hosted its first virtual advocacy workshop to build statewide capacity as the 2026 Missouri Legislative session nears in January.  … Read the rest