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Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)

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Kansas City, MO 64108
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The KCATA strives to provide a safe, reliable and innovative system that grows to meet the changing transit needs of metropolitan Kansas City.

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The Kansas City Council will fund KCATA through October while the agency looks to secure additional funding during the next six months
April 8, 2025
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inFOCUS Strategic Plan.
The plan is a five-year outlook that serves as a blueprint for success and a renewed dedication to the agency’s mission to connect all people to opportunities.
July 11, 2024
The new microtransit and paratransit service will be powered by RideCo's cloud-based application.
Feb. 28, 2024
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The results of the 2023 election continue a trend for public transit initiatives, as more than 85 percent of ballot measures to fund public transit have passed during the past...
Nov. 10, 2023
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A KCATA RideBus.
The 3/8-cent sales tax supports approximately 30 percent of the RideKC bus system.
Nov. 9, 2023
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The KCATA has launched RideKC.
RideKC is a new route that will connect locals and visitors to some of Kansas City’s top attractions and begins the new 18X East-West connector from Southwest Boulevard to the...
July 5, 2023
The proposed intercity rail corridor would impact 15 counties in the Kansas City Metro Area and would roughly extend from Topeka in the west to Independence on the east
May 19, 2023
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A rendering of the Mabion 27th and Forest affordable housing units
The three new affordable multi-family housing developments brings the total number of new units to 212, bringing numerous benefits to east side Kansas City neighborhoods.
May 16, 2023
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In August of 2022, White was named to the interim CEO position by the KCATA Board of Commissioners.
Jan. 27, 2023
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The study will evaluate an east-west, high-capacity transit connection between the area around the University of Kansas Health System campus in Kansas City, Kan., and the area...
May 19, 2022

Videos

RideKC: Connecting Kansas City in New Ways
Ride KC’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has a new look and is connecting Kansas City in new ways.
July 27, 2016

Blogs

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Paul Comfort, left with Robbie Makinen.
An excerpt from the book "Full Throttle – Living Life and Your Career to the Max with No Regrets" where KCATA CEO Robbie Makinen describes losing his sight, but gaining vision...
Dec. 28, 2018
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Robbie Makinen, chief executive of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and his service dog Loki.
For Robbie Makinen, chief executive of KCATA, Loki is more than a companion to play fetch with, he opens the world to Makinen.
Sept. 11, 2017

Articles

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AJ Farris, MUP, Planning and Scheduling Manager, KCATA
Aug. 22, 2023
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Palm Tran named Tennille Decoste as executive chief of human resources.
Palm Tran and KCATA make appointments to their executive teams, while OLI names state coordinators.
Sept. 9, 2022
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The Lane Transit District Board approved Jameson Auten's appointment to be come LTD's new general manager and CEO with an estimated start date in early November.
LTD’s Board voted unanimously to approve Auten’s contract following a five-month national search.
Aug. 18, 2022
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Frank White III, vice president of RideKC Development Corporation, has been appointed by the KCATA Board of Commissioners to serve as interim CEO of the transit authority while the board undertakes a nationwide search for a permanent CEO.
White serves as vice president of the Ride KC Development Corporation and will assume his new duties immediately, while KCATA begins a nationwide search.
Aug. 10, 2022
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Robbie Makinen, who has served and president and CEO of KCATA since 2016, has resigned.
Makinen has been a mainstay at KCATA for the past 15 years and drove innovative solutions, developed new community partnerships and delivered service expansions.
July 28, 2022
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Federal, municipal and transit officials marked the start of track construction for the Main Street Extension of the KC Streetcar on April 6. [KC Streetcar Authority]
Track construction on the streetcar extension is expected to take 2.5 years with service projected to begin in 2025.
April 7, 2022
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver speaks at an event introducing the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor - a two state, 24-mile regional rapid transit corridor.
The 24-mile regional rapid transit corridor would connect Kansas City, Kan., Kansas City, Mo., and Independence, Mo.
Feb. 22, 2022
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Shofi Ull Azum Shofi, MBA, Operational Innovations and Performance Manager, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Nov. 23, 2021
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City Manager for Kansas City, Mo., Brian David Platt, seated, signs the FFGA finalizing the $174-million in funds through the CIG Program for the KC Streetcar Main Street extension.
The 3.5-mile extension builds upon the city’s successful “starter line” and will bring streetcar service south from Union Station to the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
Jan. 11, 2021
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A rendering of the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension.
USDOT awarded $1 billion in this round of BUILD grants to 70 projects, 13 of which will improve how people move on transit and rail systems in urban and rural America.
Sept. 17, 2020

Additional content from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)

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The new RideKC Flex app, powered by Spare Labs, can be used for all Flex zones in Missouri.
Feb. 15, 2022
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The area to be studied is shaded in blue.
The East-West study is estimated to begin in early 2022 and take approximately 12 months to complete.
Oct. 5, 2021
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The two buses from GILLIG offer enhanced passenger comfort and safety features and will be put into service later this spring on MAX lines and local routes.
April 12, 2021
The $59,000-grant will help KCATA integrate micro transit into Transit, RideKC’s official app for bi-state regional transit.
Dec. 18, 2020
The agency reminds customers the system should be used for essential trips only, which has been in effect since Nov. 18.
Dec. 8, 2020
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The app provides location-specific audio instructions to help navigate 51 bus stops, East Village Transit Center, 75th Street Transit Center and 31 intersections in Kansas City...
Nov. 16, 2020
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The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension will benefit from a $14.2-million BUILD grant awarded to The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Port KC and Kansas City Streetcar Authority.
Four transit projects have been awarded more than $67 million in FY20 BUILD grants by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sept. 11, 2020
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AIM grant recipients will deploy new transportation technologies and services, including microtransit, vehicle automation, integrating ride-hailing services with transit and contactless...
Aug. 28, 2020
Customers and RideKC staff can now access more accurate bus arrival and position information right from their phone, via the free Transit app.
Aug. 18, 2020
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The Transit app allows riders to plan their trips in real time.
Riders now have a go-to app for real-time information, trip planning and payments.
May 7, 2020
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Each MAX BRT station will feature real-time departure information.
Stakeholders say the new BRT line will not only deliver exceptional service but offer advanced technology for an improved customer experience.
Oct. 24, 2019
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The wayfinding kiosks will provide interactive trip planning and real-time departure information while the SmartLink system will control these devices.
Sept. 12, 2019
The goal of the project is to make sure the network reflects the needs, priorities and values of the people who live and work in Kansas City today.
June 5, 2019
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is expanding its Student Pass pilot to the four North Kansas City High Schools starting in the Fall of 2019.
May 10, 2019
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, in cooperation with the city of Independence, Missouri, has announced the expansion of RideKC Freedom On-Demand paratransit services...
Oct. 9, 2018
Johnson County, Kan., and Kansas City Area Transportation Authority are conducting an analysis of all bus service in the county.
Oct. 8, 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will present the KCATA Rosa Parks Spirit Awards.
Aug. 28, 2018
The RideKC fleet is getting an upgrade with 38 new buses. The new buses will provide more safety, convenience and comfort for customers.The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority...
Aug. 24, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority hosted a ceremonial building demolition event at 10 a.m. Aug. 1, 2018, on the southeast corner of 27th & Prospect.
Aug. 1, 2018
This study is to identify safer pedestrian, transit, and bicycle connections across U.S. 71 Highway and to the future Prospect MAX line.
July 11, 2018
RideKC introduced a new express route to Gardner and Edgerton businesses; added night service on two popular routes between Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri.
July 3, 2018
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KCATA has welcomed Anne Post to the Board of Commissioners.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority welcomed Anne Post to the Board of Commissioners.
May 30, 2018
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority welcomed Joe Peterson to the Board of Commissioners.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority welcomed Joe Peterson to the Board of Commissioners.
May 30, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority invited attendees to join the Senior Leadership team as we donate a bus to the Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Entrepreneurship...
April 12, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has been awarded a Small Starts grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $29.9 million.
April 10, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced the award of a $29.89 million grant to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for its...
April 10, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, in cooperation with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, has announced the expansion of RideKC Freedom...
April 5, 2018
In his new role as corporate communications manager, he will manage daily communications strategies and marketing efforts for the KCATA.
April 4, 2018
On Friday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. inside the cafeteria of Alphapointe, Alphapointe President and CEO Reinhard Mabry will be joined by KCATA President and CEO Robbie Makinen for...
March 22, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority continues its award-winning track record as one of the safest and most secure transit authorities in the country.
March 21, 2018
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority, in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, issued a Request for Information (RFI) for innovative project delivery ...
Jan. 25, 2018
The Board of Commissioners of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has elected new officers for 2018.
Jan. 25, 2018
“Project Development” is the phase where project details will be developed including refined capital and operating costs, estimating ridership and other benefits, assessing environmenta...
Jan. 8, 2018
Many RideKC routes will change next week, including both MAX bus rapid transit lines. The changes will improve the overall efficiency of transit service, and provide service that...
Sept. 28, 2017
A special one-day RideKC Veterans Pass event slated for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 19. From 8 a.m. to noon, veterans can come to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority...
Sept. 19, 2017
The bus stop at Kauffman Stadium and Arrowhead has had an extreme makeover, thanks to a joint effort by the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority and the KCATA.
Sept. 12, 2017
The Kansas City Kansas Community College joins the U-Pass program this year, providing an all-access transit pass to local college students.
Aug. 24, 2017
Riding the bus is about to get easier with a new app from RideKC. The RideKC mobile app allows customers to pay their fare, plan a trip, and track their bus or streetcar, all ...
July 11, 2017
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will present the KCATA Rosa Parks Spirit Awards celebrating individuals and organizations that, in the...
July 7, 2017
When ozone pollution reaches dangerous levels in Kansas City, there’s a way to save money while helping the environment.
May 31, 2017
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Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (center) signs House Bill 2096 into law. Also in attendance are Paul Snider (KCATA), Sen. Mike Petersen (Chair of the Transportation Committee), Tuck Duncan (Kansas Public Transit Association), Josh Powers (Johnson County, Kan.), Sen. Pat Pettey (Ranking minority member of Transportation Committee), Robbie Makinen (KCATA), Sam Desue (KCATA), and Cory Davis (KDOT).
Bus On Shoulder will expand in Kansas, adding a 3.6-mile section of I-35 from Lamar Avenue through Wyandotte County to the Missouri state line.
May 22, 2017
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The KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA), in coordination with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), selected the team led by HDR to conduct a KC Streetcar Southern ...
May 17, 2017
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Ridesharing and transportation network companies are services on the rise. How are agencies successfully partnering with the private sector to provide first-last-mile ADA-compliant...
May 9, 2017
Beginning May 1, 2017, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), in partnership with Transdev, will roll out an app-based public transit service called RideKC Freedom...
April 25, 2017
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), in partnership with the Kansas City Veterans Administration and the Veterans Community Project, honored veterans by announcing...
March 20, 2017
Johnson County will reduce Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) fares on four major RideKC express routes, moving the Kansas City area toward a single, seamless transit...
Feb. 22, 2017
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Sample of the automated trip reminder.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is unveiling a new automated system that sends reminders to paratransit customers with disabilities about trips they book on RideKC...
Feb. 15, 2017
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A mechanic fueling a CNG vehicle at KCATA in May 2015.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority reached a milestone this month: RideKC buses have used the equivalent of 1,000,000 diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) of compressed...
Jan. 30, 2017
The Board of Commissioners of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) elected new officers for 2017.
Jan. 25, 2017
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) honored 93 RideKC bus operators during the 32nd annual Distinguished Drivers Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Nov. 3, 2016
RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to make it easier for citizens to vote in the General Election.
Oct. 24, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has announced it is expanding a transit route serving students at Metropolitan Community College’s Maple Woods campus in ...
Oct. 4, 2016
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority fares will be cut 50 cents on the popular K-10 Connector service running between Overland Park and Lawrence as part of an effort to bring...
Sept. 26, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will let riders try out a different type of bus on Missouri commuter express routes.
Sept. 19, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has announced it will receive $8,986,350 to purchase new buses.
Sept. 9, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will offer free bus rides for qualified paratransit users in a new pilot program.
Aug. 2, 2016
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On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will present the 4th annual KCATA Rosa Parks SPIRIT Awards.
July 19, 2016
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will expand late-night bus service, connecting to key employment centers and entertainment venues in Kansas City.
July 11, 2016
A new pilot program broadening the transportation options for seniors and anyone with a disability starts this week in Johnson County, KS, and eastern Jackson County, MO.
July 6, 2016
New RideKC transit service will be launched July 5 in Johnson County, providing new and expanded regional connections to jobs, higher education and many restaurants and stores...
June 21, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, is an Ozone Alert! To promote healthy air quality, RideKC cuts the cost of riding the bus in half during an Ozone Alert.
June 15, 2016
Surprise story times are popping up on Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) buses around Kansas City, KS.
June 7, 2016
During the months of June through September, RideKC will pick up part of the cost of riding the bus on Ozone Alert days, when there is a high concentration of ground-level ozone...
June 6, 2016
Metropolitan Community College students will get a valuable new benefit when the fall semester starts in August: Their MCC student ID will double as an all-access RideKC bus pass...
May 26, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority won top national honors for its efforts to bolster bus safety on the road and protect bus passengers and operators from assaults....
May 23, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority won top national honors this weekend for its efforts to bolster bus safety on the road and protect bus passengers and operators from...
May 18, 2016
The Kansas City region will join together offering free bus fares on Friday, May 6, in celebration of the historic opening of the new downtown Kansas City streetcar.
May 5, 2016
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) are forming a partnership to provide an all-access transit pass to university students...
May 3, 2016
The Kansas City region will join together offering free bus fares on Friday, May 6, in celebration of the historic opening of the new downtown Kansas City streetcar.
May 3, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced today that its new RideKC: Bridj microtransit service will expand service starting on May 2, 2016.
May 2, 2016
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners on Wednesday March 23, approved expanded late-night bus service connecting to the downtown streetcar and serving...
March 28, 2016
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will launch its new Ride KC: Bridj micro transit service on Monday, March 7.
March 3, 2016
President Barack Obama’s administration is recommending $29.9 million for a new bus rapid transit line on Prospect Avenue, the region’s second busiest transit corridor on Kansas...
Feb. 17, 2016
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Urban technology company Bridj is teaming up with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to launch Ride KC: Bridj.
Feb. 12, 2016
David Bower, former two-term mayor of Raytown and a leader on regional transit initiatives, has been named to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s Board of Commissioners...
Feb. 10, 2016
Kansas City Police Chief Darryl Forte will join the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to sign a landmark agreement dedicating transit officers...
Jan. 25, 2016
Regional leaders celebrated the start of new transit service linking Wyandotte and Johnson counties with a special ribbon-tying event Jan. 15, near the University of Kansas Medical...
Jan. 18, 2016
A major expansion of regional transit service connecting Wyandotte and Johnson counties launches Jan. 4.Filling a key gap in public transportation, the expanded service will link...
Jan. 4, 2016
The Board of Commissioners of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) approved a fare agreement that establishes a regional, local fare. Beginning Jan. 4, fare on...
Jan. 4, 2016
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A quarter of the region’s population converged on downtown to celebrate the Kansas City Royals.
Congratulations to the Champion Kansas City Royals and to parade planners for the celebration of a lifetime.A quarter of the region’s population converged on downtown, and by ...
Nov. 4, 2015
Bus operators and maintenance technicians will go for the gold in the Olympics of transit Oct. 24 when they compete in the 2015 Bus Roadeo and Maintenance Competition.Held by ...
Oct. 23, 2015
For the first time, Kansas City now has a single website dedicated to public transportation in the metro area.No more culling through multiple websites to find bus service in ...
Oct. 20, 2015
After a year of construction near one of Kansas City’s busiest transit stops, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the Kansas City Streetcar Constructors ...
Sept. 29, 2015
Swift, smooth and safe. Those are the goals of a new pilot project under way at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to ensure quality bus service for thousands...
Sept. 25, 2015
All Kansas City buses will be equipped with Wi-Fi next year when the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority expands the amenity to more than 200 buses. Currently, 55 buses ...
Sept. 21, 2015
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has collected four awards recognizing the agency for its efforts to improve regional transit, marketing public transportation...
Aug. 27, 2015
Starting in fall, the UMKC student ID will take students to places it never did before.Working also as a bus pass, the University of Missouri-Kansas City student ID is as good...
Aug. 27, 2015
As students return to college campus this fall, Johnson County’s popular bus service will resume its regular operating schedule between Overland Park and Lawrence.Starting Aug...
Aug. 17, 2015
On Aug. 19, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will present the 3rd annual KCATA Rosa Parks Spirit Awards celebrating individuals and organizations that, in...
Aug. 3, 2015
Kansas City this week landed a $174,000 federal grant to protect its transit system from terrorism.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant will go to the Kansas City Area...
July 30, 2015
July 25, is an Ozone Alert for Kanas City. To promote healthy air quality, The Metro, The JO, Unified Government Transit and IndeBus cut the cost of riding the bus in half on ...
July 27, 2015
It was introduced to Kansas City as light rail on rubber tires.After failed elections to approve light rail, bus rapid transit – known in shorthand as BRT – started in Kansas ...
July 24, 2015
What Rosa Parks meant for race equality in public transportation in 1955, the Americans with Disability Act meant for equality for disabled riders in public transportation 45...
July 21, 2015
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on July 13, signed a bill into law that renews a half-cent sales tax critical for funding public transportation in Kansas City.The bill, approved with ...
July 14, 2015
As the region embarks on a new initiative to build a seamless transit network, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority wants to keep everyone up to speed about the latest...
July 2, 2015
A regional initiative to build a seamless transit network is gaining steam as the Independence City Council considers a proposal to let the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority...
June 3, 2015
When the air gets hot and heavy this summer, there’s a way to save money and help the environment.Starting June 1, area transit agencies will pick up part of the cost of riding...
May 27, 2015
Summer is on the way, and now is the time to get The Metro’s Tranz It, a special bus pass just for youth 12 to 18 years old.For just $12 a month and sporting a medallion-like ...
May 19, 2015
The Missouri General Assembly on Thursday renewed a half-cent sales tax vital to providing transit service in Kansas City.The Missouri House of Representatives voted 102-54 to...
May 8, 2015
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