Missourians for Responsible Transportation

06/08/2026

A few weeks ago, the MRT participated in walk audits with the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission and Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission in Doniphan and Campbell! These walk audits are a part of a larger State Physical Activity and Nutrition project.

What is a walk audit? Its simple: evaluating places in your community that have good biking, walking, and transit infrastructure and identifying places for improvement. These walk audits will help inform things like active transportation plans for these areas.

Thank you to everyone who planned and participated in these events!

06/04/2026

MRT staff had the pleasure of attending the latest ribbon cutting hosted by Gasconade County for a new section of the Rock Island Trail. This marks the first segment constructed outside of a municipality within the state park corridor since 2016. We can't wait to continue to see the progress of this beautiful trail!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

BRPC Transportation Planner, Jared Brown pictured with participants in yesterday's "Walk Audit" in Campbell. The Walk Audit sought public input on the conditions of sidewalks, crosswalks, and other active transportation elements within the city's road transportation infrastructure. Thanks to all that participated including partners from Moving Missouri, Trailnet, and Missouri Department of Health, and the City of Campbell. A special thanks to the City of Campbell Police Department for providing an es**rt to keep the walkers safe from traffic.

06/01/2026

Missouri transit funding isn't finalized yet.

Thanks to legislative action, $2.5 million in Capitol Commission Funds and $1.7 million from the State Transportation Fund were included in the final state budget for transit operations. This funding now awaits the Governor's signature.

Missouri's investment in public transit is already among the lowest in the nation, and transit providers across the state rely on these funds to connect people to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services.

If public transportation matters to you, now is the time to make your voice heard. Contact Governor Kehoe and encourage him to preserve the transit funding included in the final budget before June 30.

Comments can be made at https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us/mo-governor or by calling 573-751-3222.

Together, we can help ensure Missourians have access to reliable transportation options in every corner of the state.

05/29/2026

Check out this article where our Policy and Programs Director, Jackson, talks about Jefferson City's passing of the "Idaho Stop Laws", allowing bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and stop lights as stop signs.

"'I just want to applaud the City Council for making this consideration and taking it upon themselves to do the research to get there,' said Hotaling, who spends much of his time cycling in the city. 'To be able to have a beautiful downtown and have place that's enjoyable and safe to walk and bike around, I think it can really inspire a lot of folks in smaller towns and suburban areas to think about what that might look like when they do visit the Capitol.'"

Read more here: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/may/10/idaho-stop-ordinance-seen-as-progress-for/

05/28/2026

Kansas City is officially connected to the river! 🚋🌊

The new KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension is now open, making it easier to reach parks, trails, local businesses, and CPKC Stadium.

A huge win for connected, people-focused transportation in Missouri. 🎉

Read more here: https://kcstreetcar.org/about-streetcar/streetcar-riverfront-extension/

05/26/2026

Join us for a Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park ribbon cutting in Owensville at 10am on Saturday, May 30th!

05/13/2026

Come and join Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, MRT, and Trailnet staff on May 18th and 19th at 10am as we evaluate sections of Doniphan and identify improvements for active transportation!

👟 Join the City of Doniphan’s Walking Audit! 👟
We want to hear from YOU! Help us shape the future of the city by participating in a Walking Audit to help improve safety, access, and walkability for everyone who walks, bikes, and rides in Doniphan.

Your community perspective is vital for our Active Transportation Plan. Come walk with us and identify ways to make our streets better for everyone!

📅 When & Where:

Walk Audit #1 (Commercial)
When: Monday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Meeting Location: Doniphan City Hall, 110 N Grand

Walk Audit #2 (Residential Area)
When: Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m.
Meeting Location: 679 E. Summit (parking area by the Junior High sign)

☀️ What to Bring:
This is an outdoor walking event. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

📧 Questions?
For more information, contact Project Administrator Amber Hornbeck:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 573-785-6402

Funding for this project is provided by a grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

05/08/2026

Public transit connects Missourians to jobs, healthcare, education, groceries, and community in rural and urban areas alike. But Missouri transit systems continue to face major funding challenges after significant state cuts over the last two years.

Our latest blog breaks down the proposed FY2027 transit budget, what it could mean for communities across Missouri, and how you can share your thoughts with Gov. Kehoe and state leaders.

Read more here and take action today: https://www.movingmissouri.org/urge-gov-kehoe-to-fund-mo-transit-in-2026/