February 9, 2023

MoDOT Announces a Return to In-person Oversight Training.

In March 2023 and April 2023, MoDOT and staff will be hosting mandatory training for all FTA Section 5309, 5310, 5311, and 5339 recipients.   MoDOT has engaged Milligan… Read the rest

February 9, 2023

OATS Transit’s Southwest Region Announces Fare Increase.

OATS Transit’s Southwest Region announced a fare increase effective in February 2023 to help offset the increased operating cost. The fares are necessary to maintain… Read the rest

February 8, 2023

FTA to Host Multiple Transit Webinars During the Month of February

During the month of February, FTA is set to host multiple webinars and online workshops, including conversations about competitive funding opportunities for nearly… Read the rest

February 7, 2023

MPTA Education Series Highlights Future of KC Streetcar and Funding Options

On February 7, the MPTA’s Education Series Event highlighted the Kansas City Streetcar including expansion work underway as well as future funding options. The panel… Read the rest

February 3, 2023

MoDOT Presents Budget Requests to House Appropriations Sub-Committee

  This past week, MoDOT presented its budget requests to the House Subcommittee on Appropriations – Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation, and Revenue.… Read the rest

January 30, 2023

Missouri Public Transit Association Spotlights SMTS’s Beverly Crawford

Each month, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) spotlights transit operators from across the state to highlight their work and commitment to transit. For… Read the rest

January 30, 2023

FTA Announces New Round of Bus Funding Nearly $1.7 Billion Available – Deadline April 13

On Friday, January 27^th the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) unveiled the nearly $1.7 billion FY 2023 Low-No and Bus and Bus Facility Competitive Grant Programs.… Read the rest

January 26, 2023

KCATA Announces Frank White III as CEO to Lead Bi-State Authority

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced Frank White III, as the permanent President and CEO at their past January meeting. In August of… Read the rest

January 19, 2023

Governor Outlines Budget Requests in State of State Address

During his State of the State address on January 18, Governor Parson outlined his budget requests including $859 million for Interstate 70 to add a third lane in each direction… Read the rest

January 18, 2023

OATS Transit Receives New Toyota Sienna

    At the beginning of the new year, Toyota donated a fully wheelchair-accessible minivan to OATS Transit to improve mobility options throughout the city… Read the rest