News Archive
2017
May
Expanded Bus On Shoulder closer to reality in KCK
Posted on: May 19, 2017Team Selected to Study Southern Streetcar Extension
Posted on: May 15, 2017April
RideKC buses reroute for WWI Centennial Celebration
Posted on: Apr 04, 2017March
MAX gets fans to Big 12 basketball tournament
Posted on: Mar 08, 2017February
Johnson County Reduces Fares on Four Express Routes
Posted on: Feb 22, 2017New automated trip reminders available to KC paratransit riders
Posted on: Feb 15, 2017January
KCATA Clocks 1 Million Gallons With CNG Station
Posted on: Jan 27, 2017KCATA Board of Commissioners elects officers
Posted on: Jan 25, 2017RideKC Readies For Storm
Posted on: Jan 13, 20172016
December
Dec. 17 Winter Storm
Posted on: Dec 17, 2016RideKC Prepares for Possible Snow
Posted on: Dec 06, 2016November
Thanksgiving Transit Service
Posted on: Nov 21, 2016Veterans Ride Transit for Free on Veterans Day
Posted on: Nov 09, 2016October
Kansas City Region Offers Free Bus and Paratransit Fares on Election Day
Posted on: Oct 24, 2016Bus Service Expanded, Better Serving MCC’s Maplewoods Campus
Posted on: Oct 03, 2016September
The $54 Million Question: What’s Next For Prospect MAX
Posted on: Sep 27, 2016Fare Reduced for Popular K-10 Connector Service
Posted on: Sep 26, 2016KCATA Receives Largest Grant for New Buses In 20 Years
Posted on: Sep 08, 2016RideKC Offers Holiday Service On Labor Day Weekend
Posted on: Sep 01, 2016August
Popular K-10 Connect Resumes Regular Service Monday
Posted on: Aug 18, 2016UMKC, KCAI and MCCKC Travel on RideKC Transit with U-Pass
Posted on: Aug 18, 2016July
KCATA Expands Troost MAX and 47-Broadway Late Night Service
Posted on: Jul 08, 2016New RideKC Pilot Program Offers Expanded Trans Options for Seniors, Riders with Disabilities
Posted on: Jul 06, 2016June
Changes Coming to RideKC Routes
Posted on: Jun 27, 2016Ozone Alert for June 23
Posted on: Jun 22, 2016RideKC Transit Expands In Johnson County on July 5
Posted on: Jun 20, 2016Ozone Alert! Issued for Thursday, June 16
Posted on: Jun 15, 2016FIRST OZONE ALERT OF 2016 ISSUED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Posted on: Jun 14, 2016A story time on the bus? Shh…It’s a surprise
Posted on: Jun 07, 2016Discounted Bus Fares Help Battle Regional Air Pollution
Posted on: Jun 03, 2016May
Metropolitan Community College Joins U-Pass
Posted on: May 25, 2016National Awards Honor KCATA For Safety and Security Efforts
Posted on: May 16, 2016New Late-Night Service Coming to Main Street MAX
Posted on: May 12, 2016KCAI Students To Travel RideKC Transit With U-Pass
Posted on: May 03, 2016Kansas City Region Offering Free Bus Fares To Celebrate Downtown Streetcar Opening
Posted on: May 02, 2016March
KCATA Board of Commissioners Approves Expanded Night Service
Posted on: Mar 24, 2016February
Public Invited to Address Proposed Bus Service Changes
Posted on: Feb 10, 2016Former Raytown Mayor, Transit Advocate Appointed to KCATA Board of Commissioners
Posted on: Feb 10, 2016January
KCATA, Kansas City Police Department to Sign Agreement Providing Transit Police
Posted on: Jan 25, 2016Regional Leaders Celebrate New Transit Service Connecting Johnson/Wyandotte Counties
Posted on: Jan 14, 2016Join Us: 107 Ribbon-Tying Event
Posted on: Jan 08, 20162015
December
KCATA Statement On Agency Leadership
Posted on: Dec 16, 2015November
Thanksgiving Transit Service
Posted on: Nov 23, 2015KCATA Experiences Record-Breaking Ridership For Royal Celebration
Posted on: Nov 03, 2015October
88 Metro Bus Operators ‘Distinguished’ As the Best in Safety and Customer Service
Posted on: Oct 28, 2015KCATA Holds Meetings About Upcoming Service Changes
Posted on: Oct 21, 2015New Regional Website Launched for Transit Service Across Metro Area
Posted on: Oct 20, 2015KCATA Buses to Reroute for Kansas City Marathon
Posted on: Oct 14, 2015KCATA Steps Up Economic Development Role, Selects Team for 3rd & Grand Project
Posted on: Oct 08, 2015Former Commissioner, Chairman Huvendick Passes Away
Posted on: Oct 07, 2015September
Jackson County, KCATA Agree to Funding Deal to Purchase Rock Island Corridor
Posted on: Sep 30, 2015KCATA, KC Streetcar Constructors Hold Event Thanking Bus Riders At 10th & Main Transit Center
Posted on: Sep 29, 2015Swifter, Smoother Service Goal Of New Pilot Project
Posted on: Sep 25, 2015All Kansas City Buses Offering Wi-Fi In 2016
Posted on: Sep 21, 2015Planned Prospect MAX Service Clears Key Funding Hurdle
Posted on: Sep 08, 2015August
KCATA Awarded For Regional Leadership, Communications Excellence
Posted on: Aug 27, 2015UMKC Student ID Offers More Transit Options Than Ever Before
Posted on: Aug 26, 2015July
Distinguished Community Leaders Receive KCATA Rosa Parks SPIRIT Award
Posted on: Jul 31, 2015Kansas City Wins Grant To Combat Transit Terrorism
Posted on: Jul 30, 2015First Ozone Alert: Saturday, July 25
Posted on: Jul 24, 2015MAX Bus Rapid Transit Service Celebrates 10th Birthday in Kansas City
Posted on: Jul 23, 2015KCATA Marks Anniversary Of Americans With Disabilities Act
Posted on: Jul 20, 2015Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon Signs Bill Funding Kansas City Transit
Posted on: Jul 13, 2015Community Celebrates Major Investments On Prospect Avenue Corridor
Posted on: Jul 09, 2015New Ride KC Blog Provides Forum for Transit News
Posted on: Jul 01, 2015June
KCATA Approves New Agreement To Manage Independence Transit Services
Posted on: Jun 24, 2015Regional Transit Gains Momentum With Proposal to Manage Independence Transit Service
Posted on: Jun 02, 2015May
Discounted Bus Fares Help Battle Regional Air Pollution
Posted on: May 27, 2015Happy 90th Birthday To Barrier Breaker Ray Harris
Posted on: May 13, 2015Missouri Lawmakers Renew Sales Tax Critical For Kansas City Bus Service
Posted on: May 07, 2015April
Antioch Crossing Park-and-Ride Celebrates Grand Opening
Posted on: Apr 29, 2015KCATA Now Offering Live Transit Information in Google Maps
Posted on: Apr 24, 2015Metro Day Pass, Visitor Pass Good For Regional Travel
Posted on: Apr 22, 2015March
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Is March 18
Posted on: Mar 12, 2015Metro Ridership Nears 16 Million in 2014
Posted on: Mar 05, 2015February
Joe Reardon Named CEO of KCATA
Posted on: Feb 18, 2015Public Meetings About Changes To Paratransit Application Process
Posted on: Feb 02, 2015January
KCATA Commissioner Dusek Passes Away
Posted on: Jan 20, 2015Board of Commissioners Elects New Officers
Posted on: Jan 08, 20152014
December
Special Event Celebrates Partnership Between Johnson County And KCATA
Posted on: Dec 16, 2014November
KCATA Board Approves RideKC Brand, Annual Budget
Posted on: Nov 25, 2014KCATA Prepares For Winter Storm
Posted on: Nov 14, 2014October
81 Metro Bus Operators ‘Distinguished’ As the Best in Safety and Customer Service
Posted on: Oct 08, 2014September
Johnson County Board of Commissioners Agrees To Partner With KCATA
Posted on: Sep 26, 2014Questions & Answers - KCATA/JCT Management Consolidation
Posted on: Sep 22, 2014August
KCATA Opens CNG Bus Fueling Station
Posted on: Aug 26, 2014Ozone Alert: Aug. 26
Posted on: Aug 25, 2014KCATA GM Mark Huffer Resigns
Posted on: Aug 19, 2014July
Ozone Alert! Issued for Saturday, July 26
Posted on: Jul 25, 20142014 Rosa Parks SPIRIT Awards
Posted on: Jul 17, 2014KCATA Hosts Meetings to Discuss Long-term Vision of Downtown Transit
Posted on: Jul 08, 2014June
New 105-Rosedale Route To Connect KCK Neighborhoods
Posted on: Jun 25, 2014May
KCATA Boosting Service for Celebration At Station This Weekend
Posted on: May 22, 2014KCATA Adds More Compressed Natural Gas Buses To Fleet
Posted on: May 06, 2014International Bus Roadeo and Bus Display
Posted on: May 02, 2014April
James, Cleaver celebrate final project from TIGER grant
Posted on: Apr 22, 201447-Broadway Expands Service To Kauffman Stadium
Posted on: Apr 02, 2014Regional Pass Signals A New Era of Regional Transit Cooperation
Posted on: Apr 01, 2014March
New 31-Day Bus Pass Available Soon
Posted on: Mar 12, 2014February
Metro Buses Adding WiFi Service To Area Commutes
Posted on: Feb 27, 2014
Team Selected to Study Southern Streetcar Extension