FY 2027 State Transit Assistance application is now available on theMoDOT-Transit website.The State Transit Assistance program assists public transit providers, defraying 50% of their transportation operating cost.
FY 2027 Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Assistance Program (MEHTAP) application is now available on theMoDOT-Transit website. The MEHTAP program assists not-for-profits and governmental/public transit providers supporting the transportation of seniors and individuals with disabilities, defraying 50% of their transportation operating cost.
The project period for these funds is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Applications are due April 1, 2026. Send completed applications to motransit@modot.mo.gov.
Accident Report
Did you know that when a federally funded vehicle has been in an accident, regardless of severity, it must be reported to MoDOT? MoDOT has created an Accident Report form transit agencies must complete. The form can be found on the MoDOT-Transit website.
MoDOT has updated the vehicle disposition form. Transit agencies that receive federally funded vehicles through MoDOT must complete this form when requesting vehicles to be sold, buyback, etc. The use of this form is effective immediately and can be found on theMoDOT-Transit website.
The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Virtual Training-Part 382 is on March 12, 2026. Click here to enroll.
Already enrolled? Click here to access the webinar. Section 5310 transit agencies that have vehicles that are 16 passenger or more (including the driver) can attend this training.
Save the date: MoDOT Transit Grant Recipients
MoDOT is gearing up to provide its annual compliance workshop
When your organization accepted Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assistance through a MoDOT grant-funded project, it included a variety of federal requirements that continue for the entirety of the project. The FTA requires MoDOT to ensure compliance with these requirements.
Similar to previous years, MoDOT’s Transit Section will begin its annual oversight cycle with training for subrecipients. Based on last year's feedback, additional time has been added to the workshops to enable more interaction and participant engagement.
These interactive sessions will include insight into federal grant requirements, MoDOT’s compliance review approach and useful tools to assist you in meeting the requirements. In addition to giving participants an overview of the requirements, the instructors will focus on problem areas seen during the 2025 review season.
Please plan on joining us for the workshop that applies to the funding you received.
5311, 5309 and 5339 Grantees:
Two days, in-person
Day 1: Focus on program management, asset management and civil rights.
Day 2: Focus on financial management, procurement and the drug and alcohol programs.
5310 Grantees with Operating Assistance and/or those with CDL vehicles:
One and a half days, in-person
Day 1: Focus on program management, asset management and civil rights.
Day 2: Focus on FMCSA Drug and Alcohol testing requirements.
5310 Grantees without Operating Assistance or CDL vehicles:
One-day, virtual workshop
Note: 5310s with new project managers are encouraged to attend the in-person workshop.
Mark your Calendars Now!
Registration information from EventBrite will be provided at a later date.
Program
Workshop Date(s)
Required
Time (CST)
Location
5311, 5309, 5339
March 10-11, 2026
All subrecipients who receive those funds.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1617 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
5310
March 12, 2026
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March 13, 2026
Subrecipients with operating or CDL Vehicles.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1617 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
5310 Virtual
March 16, 2026
Subrecipients with no operating funds or CDL vehicles.
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Online
Federal Actions & Updates
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)
FTA 2026 NTD Safety and Security Reporting Policy Manual
The updated NTD reporting manual for safety and security event reporters has been published on the FTA website. Additional guidance on NTD major and non-major safety and security events reporting was published in the FTA Safety Bulletin 25-01.
FTA Drug and Alcohol Virtual Training Opportunity(Only for 5311 Agencies)
The FTA Drug and Alcohol Project Office is pleased to offer online training sessions. These sessions will outline reporting requirements per 655.72 for direct FTA recipients and safety-sensitive contractors and subrecipients. Presenters will cover topics such as, "how to prepare your data," "what data to submit" and "pitfalls to avoid." This is designed to assist with meeting the reporting deadline, March 15, 2026. Presenters will also be available for questions during the sessions.
Upcoming training sessions:
March 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. EST
Click to register and secure your spot. Check your inbox for the access link the morning of the training. For questions, please contact the FTA D&A Project Office.
Transit Trivia Time!
When was the first car patented?
A. 1886 by Carl Benz.
B. 1896 by Henry Ford.
C. 1913 by Louis Chevrolet.
Answer is below 'Upcoming Conferences' section.
Upcoming Events
Missouri Public Transit Association Calendar of Events
Missouri transit providers and advocates have the opportunity to attend a variety of engaging and informative events in the coming months.
MoDOT’s InTransit Newsletter is an opportunity for transit agencies funded through MoDOT to recognize the awesome things that are happening in their organizations. If you would like to share what your agency is doing, whether it’s about your service or highlighting a transit employee, please send those submissions to Nicholas.Volkart@modot.mo.gov.
