February 5, 2026

KC Streetcar Begins Public Outreach on 18th & Vine Extension Feasibility Study

KC Streetcar, in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the City of Kansas City, is conducting a feasibility study to extend the streetcar… Read the rest

February 5, 2026

KCATA Announces Restoration of Bus Fares

After much discussion and consideration, the KCATA Board of Commissioners voted to restore bus fares. By June 2026, it will cost $2 to ride the bus. Discounted and free… Read the rest

February 3, 2026

Unified Opposition Builds Against Proposed Transit Funding Cuts

Gov. Kehoe is proposing an additional $5 million cut to public transit in his FY27 budget recommendations. If adopted, state transit funding will have been reduced by

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January 30, 2026

House Budget Committee Hearing Set on MoDOT’s Budget: Weigh in on Proposed Transit Funding Cuts

A Missouri House Budget Committee hearing on HB4, MoDOT’s budget, is set for 12 noon on Monday, February 2 in House Hearing Room 3.  It is critical transit riders, supporters,… Read the rest

January 26, 2026

Senate Passes FY26 THUD Bill

UPDATE as of 2/2/26: On January 30, the Senate passed the fiscal year 2026 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development or THUD funding bill as part of a modified “minibus”… Read the rest

January 16, 2026

Governor Outlines Budget Requests in State of State Address; Proposes Catastrophic Cut to Transit Funding

During his State of the State address on January 13, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests and priorities. His FY27 budget recommendations include a catastrophic… Read the rest

January 15, 2026

Upcoming FTA Drug & Alcohol Virtual Training for 5311 Providers

  The FTA Drug and Alcohol Project Office is pleased to offer online training sessions in the coming months. These sessions will outline reporting requirements… Read the rest

January 15, 2026

KCATA Hiring for Senior Buyer Position

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is currently searching for a qualified individual to fill the role of Senior Buyer. This is a full-time position… Read the rest

January 13, 2026

LTE: Missouri Transit Must Not Be Shortchanged

Letter to the Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, January 11, 2026 Public transit is vital to Missouri, whether you ride it or not. It ensures residents can get where they need… Read the rest

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