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KCATA’s RideKC Adopt-A-Stop program has grown to 13 partners helping keep bus stops clean, starting with Ruby Jean’s Juicery.

KCATA is creating a rider video to highlight how RideKC impacts lives and invites riders to share their personal transit stories.

UG Transit has launched an innovative new microtransit and paratransit service to provide passengers with more efficient, responsive public transportation in our community with IRIS.

A ransom cyber-attack hit the KCATA early Tuesday, January 23. We have contacted all appropriate authorities including the FBI.

The project will deliver 357 new market-rate apartments to the area and includes a variety of transit improvements across a variety of mobility options. 

The Unified Government Transportation Department seeks rider input. Survey available in English and Spanish. 

KCATA is pleased to announce two new members of the 10-person Board of Commissioners. Julie Lorenz, who joined the governing body in June 2023, represents Johnson County, and Bridgette Williams, who joined in October 2023, represents Wyandotte County.

ArriveKC is one of the first Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects to be approved by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

The Mabion, located in Beacon Hill, is located half a block away from the Troost MAX BRT line.

A 54-unit affordable senior housing project at 41st and The Paseo will revitalize the existing building.

KCATA's new IRIS on-demand transportation will extend its service zone for the NFL Draft, April 27-29, 2023, from the Northland to south of the river in Kansas City, Mo.

APTA honored RideKC for leadership in accessible transit, zero fare innovation, and regional mobility advancements across Kansas City.

KCATA received a financial reporting excellence award for its 2019 annual report from the Government Finance Officers Association.

RideKC is providing shuttle service from five park-and-rides to the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade.

RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on Nov. 6 to make it easier for citizens to vote. 

The RideKC fleet is getting an upgrade with 38 new buses, thanks to the largest Bus and Bus Facilities Grant awarded by FTA since 1993. The 38 new buses include 18 29’ buses and 20 40’ buses. 

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 assaults.

Joe Reardon, former Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Ks., has been selected as the new President & CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA).

KCATA is seeking public input for the Connecting Swope Project to improve access, safety, and connections to the Prospect MAX line.

Johnson County will reduce fares on four major RideKC express routes, moving the Kansas City area toward a single, seamless transit system serving the region.

KCATA elected 2017 officers. Johnson County Commissioner Steve Klika was re-elected Chairman. Klika is also Vice Chair of the Johnson County Board.

KCATA will receive an $8.9M FTA Bus and Bus Facilities Grant to buy new buses. This award is the agency's largest grant of its kind since 1993.