March 4, 2024

SMTS Names Jones Incoming Executive Director Effective July 2024

  SMTS announced Tracy Jones, Director of Finance for SMTS, Inc. has been named the next Executive Director of SMTS effective July, 2024. SMTS, which celebrated… Read the rest

February 29, 2024

Groundbreaking Set for KC Streetcar Riverfront Expansion on March 1

A groundbreaking is set for Friday, March 1 at Riverfront Drive and Berkley Plaza to mark the start of construction for the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension. The KC Streetcar… Read the rest

February 26, 2024

Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Missouri Transit Conference

Register today for the 2024 Missouri Transit Conference in St. Louis, MO. This two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals,… Read the rest

February 22, 2024

FY2025 State Assistance and MEHTAP Applications Are Open

FY 2025 State Transit Assistance – Application Available Now The FY 2025 State Transit Assistance application is available via the following link: Transit Applications… Read the rest

February 21, 2024

FTA Announces $1.5 Billion in Programmatic Funding for Buses

  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $1.5 billion in funding to aid state and local efforts to modernize transit fleets through low- and no-emission… Read the rest

February 21, 2024

One Joplin Conducting Survey to Better Understand Community’s Transportation Needs

  One Joplin, a nonprofit organization with the goal of uniting business leaders, community organizers, and citizens to facilitate collaboration and communication,… Read the rest

February 21, 2024

FTA Addresses Bus Manufacturing Concerns on Part of Transit Providers and Manufacturers Nationally

The Federal Transit Administration recently released a statement concerning bus manufacturing.  FTA has listened to transit agencies and U.S. bus Transit Vehicle… Read the rest

February 16, 2024

MO Residents Can Weigh in on Transportation Access Component of Missouri Master Plan on Aging; Help Make Transit a Priority

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, February 15, 2024 Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order last year, calling for the establishment of a statewide Master… Read the rest

February 13, 2024

Meet Metro Transit Operator Bruce Williams: A Face of Missouri Transit

Bruce Williams of St. Louis is one of many transit operators in the St. Louis region ensuring transit riders reach their destination safely and efficiently. What sets… Read the rest

February 9, 2024

FTA Administrator Fernandez Set to Retire this Month

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Retirement of Federal Transit Administrator The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the upcoming retirement… Read the rest