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RideKC Announces Transit as Its New Official App
Riders have a go-to app for real-time information, trip planning, and payments.
Sound the Horn for Transit Workers: April 16
RideKC is joining transit agencies across the nation to “sound the horn” for transit workers and other front line workers who are keeping communities going during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RideKC Reduces Bus Service in KCMO Due to Stay-at-Home Order
In response to the Stay-At-Home order issued by area counties and municipalities, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) in partnership with the City of Kansas City, Mo., will reduce transit service starting Sunday, April 12, 2020.
KCATA April 6 COVID-19 Update
KCATA continues to deliver a vital public service to health care workers, pharmacy and grocery store employees, and others working or traveling to essential destinations.
RideKC Regional Transit Services Response to COVID-19
In an effort to protect transit operators, customers and the general public, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announces that all RideKC regional transit services have taken a variety of proactive measures in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
UMKC Research Shows Economic Impact of Zero Fare Transit
Two studies show economic impact of transit in KCMO and Missouri
RideKC Schedules Pop-Ups for Customers to Take Redesign Survey
RideKC released a draft plan of the RideKC Next system redesign and invites citizens to give their thoughts about the proposed changes in an online survey. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) redesign is one of the largest system redesigns in the agency’s history. The redesign evaluated every bus route in the system to come up with a draft plan created from direct engagement with stakeholders and the community’s responses to the summer 2019 survey.
KCATA Reveals Honor Plaque Recipients
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) reveals the names of 10 influential African American Kansas Citians as part of the Paving the Way Honor Plaque Program.
RideKC Announces Shuttle Service For Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade
Super Bowl Parade Shuttle Service
RideKC Ready for Forecasted Snow and Ice
Kansas City, Mo. - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) anticipates the forecasted snow and ice storm may cause hazardous travel conditions and affect our transit service during the Friday evening rush hour and on Saturday.
New Year’s Eve Revellers Can Ride Fare Free
(Kansas City, Mo. I December 31, 2019) – RideKC is offering free rides after 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to help riders get home safe.
RideKC Kicks Off Prospect MAX BRT Line With a Party On Prospect
RideKC will celebrate the launch of the transformational Prospect MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 with a party on Prospect – Prospectacular from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Sun Fresh Market parking lot at 3110 Prospect.
RideKC Announces Start Date of $56 Million Prospect Max Route
Prospect MAX official start date is Dec. 9, 2019
KCATA Honors Transit Heroes at Annual Rosa Parks Awards Ceremony
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) recognized eight local leaders at the 2019 Rosa Parks Spirit Awards at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on August 27, 2019. KCATA’s 7th annual signature event honors local individuals and organizations who are making a positive impact on the region’s transit industry.