News Archive
2018
August
Notice of Public Hearing Opportunity
Posted on: Aug 15, 2018Free Rides on Election Day
Posted on: Aug 03, 2018July
27th & Prospect Building Demolition Slated
Posted on: Jul 25, 2018May
Joe Peterson joins RideKC Board
Posted on: May 25, 2018Anne Post joins RideKC Board
Posted on: May 24, 20183-Trail Transit Center To Celebrate Opening With Dedication
Posted on: May 23, 2018March
KCATA Partnerships Drive Rider Safety
Posted on: Mar 20, 2018January
KCATA Board of Commissioners Elects Officers
Posted on: Jan 24, 2018RideKC Receives FTA Green Light to Enter Project Development For The KC Streetcar Main St. Extension
Posted on: Jan 05, 20182017
December
Christmas and New Year’s Day Transit Service
Posted on: Dec 21, 2017Leavenworth Mayor, Nancy Bauder, KCATA Board of Commissioners
Posted on: Dec 20, 2017November
Public Comment Wanted for Leavenworth County Transit Plan
Posted on: Nov 28, 2017Transit and Pedestrian Access Planning Is Underway for 75th & Metcalf
Posted on: Nov 28, 2017Meeting Notice: KCATA Board of Commissioners Meeting Moves to Johnson County in November
Posted on: Nov 14, 2017September
KC Streetcar completes phase one of Riverfront Extension Study, looks to secure TIGER grant funding
Posted on: Sep 29, 2017Several Changes Coming to RideKC Routes Oct. 1
Posted on: Sep 27, 2017Main MAX moving to Grand Blvd. Oct. 1
Posted on: Sep 26, 2017RideKC celebrates upgraded stop with tailgate
Posted on: Sep 11, 2017August
RideKC Offers Holiday Service on Labor Day Weekend
Posted on: Aug 30, 2017Commissioner Klobnak Passes Away
Posted on: Aug 24, 2017May
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, 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
Board 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, 2014