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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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