The funds reverses a years-long trend that saw the state slip to 38th nationally in support for transit systems.
The bill would give local officials new authority to seek tax hikes or federal grants to finance developments and explore the use of self-driving cars.
The bill, approved with bipartisan support in the Missouri General Assembly, provides about $35 million in annual funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The legislation also permanently locks the tax in place, meaning it will no longer be subject to legislative renewal.
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