Rider Bulletins
#106 Reroutes Near 5th & Minnesota
#106-Quindaro will reroute due to construction on 5th St. between Minnesota and State Avenue until further notice.
Bus Passes No Longer Sold At KC Check Cashers
Metro pass outlet KC Check Cashers at 1813 Grand is closing in April and will no longer sell monthly passes.
#24, #53, #54 Switch Downtown Layover
The Metro’s #24-Independence will switch 10th & Main layover positions with #53-Armour-Swope Park and #54-Armour-Paseo.
MAX Changes Weekday Affect Weekdays & Weekends
MAX changes weekday times. A late night trip will be added to the Saturday schedule. The last trips on Sunday night will be eliminated.
#243 Changes Times On One Trip
Effective Monday, April 5, one southbound afternoon trip on The Metro’s #243-Antioch/Barry Road will move 2 minutes earlier. This will allow for better transfers on this trip at Antioch Center.
#51, #51X To Use 10th Street
Effective Sunday, April 4, The Metro’s #51-Broadway and #51X-Ward Parkway Express will travel east on 10th Street instead of 8th street in downtown. This affects weekday and weekend service.
#69X Changes Morning Times
Effective Monday, April 5, The Metro’s #69X-Liberty Express’ second morning trip will be 6 minutes earlier. This will allow customers to arrive at their destinations in Crown Center area before 8:00 a.m.
#39 Adds Stop At 39th & Main
Effective Monday, April 5, The Metro’s #39-39th Street will add service to 39th & Main on one late night trip on weekdays.
#27 Adds Trip
Effective Monday, April 5, The Metro’s #27-27th Street will add a westbound evening trip from 31st & Van Brunt to 27th & Troost on weekdays.
#142 Changes Times On Afternoon Trip
Effective Monday, April 5, one southbound afternoon trip on The Metro’s #142-North Oak will move 7 minutes later. The #142 will lay over at Boardwalk Square MetroCenter before the trip, avoiding a layover and resulting traffic congestion in the Crown Center area.
#107 Times Change At 43rd & Booth, 47th & Rainbow
Effective Monday, April 5, The Metro’s #107-7th Street/Parallel will change times on four weekday southbound trips. This affects only two stops, 43rd & Booth and 47th & Rainbow.
Worlds Of Fun Service Returns To #173
The Metro’s #173-Casino Cruiser route will serve Worlds of Fun Amusement Park seven days a week beginning Sunday, April 4.
#110 Reroutes From Vine
#110-Woodland-Brooklyn will reroute beginning Monday, March 8, due to construction on Vine Street between 21st & 23rd streets.
New Pass Outlet at Bannister & Drury
Sunshine Energy, located at 5501 E. Banister across the street from The Metro Park-and-Ride, will sell Metro monthly bus passes beginning Thursday, February 25.
#170 Downtown Park-And-Ride Moves
Effective Monday, March 1, the #170-Blue Springs Express will move its downtown Blue Springs park-and-ride.
Share-A-Fare Paratransit Fares To Increase
Due to declining sales tax revenues, which is KCATA’s primary funding source, KCATA is facing budget issues that affect Share-A-Fare. This follows a fare increase for Metro service in March 2009 and Metro bus service reductions in June 2009.
Liberty Monthly Pass Price Increases In March
Monthly bus pass prices will increase on the #69X-Liberty Express. Effective March 1, 2010, monthly passes will increase to $95, effective with the March pass. The one-way fare will remain $3.
MAX 8th Street Station Closed For Construction; Several Routes Affected
Effective January 27, the 8th at Grand MAX stop will be closed for construction. Many routes will be affected. The closure will be in effect starting Wednesday January 27, 2010, until the summer of 2011.
- Route Number: 129 Name: I-29 Express
- Route Number: 133 Name: Vivion/Antioch
- Route Number: 133X Name: Vivion/Antioch Express
- Route Number: 135 Name: Winnwood
- Route Number: 142 Name: North Oak
- Route Number: 24 Name: Independence
- Route Number: 30 Name: Northeast
- Route Number: 37 Name: Gladstone
- Route Number: 38 Name: Meadowbrook
- Route Number: 38X Name: Meadowbrook Express
- Route Number: 69X Name: Liberty Express
- Route Number: MAX Name: MAX
New Online Tools
The Metro is launching several new online services to help customers stay informed about Metro bus service: Webwatch, Twitter and Facebook
Bus Stops At 11th & Grand Move For Construction
Effective Tuesday, August 4, two bus stops at 11th & Grand will move due to construction at the northeast corner of the intersection. This will remain in effect until construction is completed.
- Route Number: 109 Name: 9th Street
- Route Number: 110 Name: Woodland/Brooklyn
- Route Number: 12 Name: 12th Street
- Route Number: 129 Name: I-29 Express
- Route Number: 152 Name: Lee's Summit/Raytown Express
- Route Number: 170 Name: Blue Springs Express
- Route Number: 24 Name: Independence
- Route Number: 25 Name: Troost
- Route Number: 30 Name: Northeast
- Route Number: 471 Name: 71 Highway Express
- Route Number: 51 Name: Broadway
- Route Number: 51X Name: Ward Parkway Express
- Route Number: 55 Name: Rockhill
- Route Number: 71 Name: Prospect
- Route Number: MAX Name: MAX
Drive At Union Station Closes
Effective IMMEDIATELY, southbound MAX, #57-South Oak, and #173-Casino Cruiser buses will not use the drive on the east side of Union Station. Buses will stop south of the driveway, on Main Street. A new bus stop has been installed at this location.
#123 Reroutes Between Brooklyn & Woodland - UPDATED 4/13
#123-23rd Street will reroute due to the closure of 22nd St. from Brooklyn to Tracy. The reroute will be in effect until construction is completed.
#69X Bridge Reroute
Liberty Express will reroute due to a Paseo Bridge entrance ramp closure.
