News & Events

KCATA has been awarded a Small Starts grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $29.9 million. The grant will be used to begin construction on the new Prospect MAX that will bring improved transit service and economic development to the Prospect corridor.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), in cooperation with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is proud to announce the expansion of RideKC Freedom On-Demand paratransit services into Wyandotte County.

The first public meeting for the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension is set for Tuesday, April 3, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Community Christian Church, Centennial Hall, 4601 Main Street.

On Friday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. inside the cafeteria of Alphapointe, Alphapointe President and CEO Reinhard Mabry will be joined by KCATA President and CEO Robbie Makinen for a ceremonial signing. The signing is for the acquisition of land that will be used to complete the Prospect MAX bus rapid transit line. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will be completing the purchase of a 1.8-acre parcel of land on the northwest side of Alphapointe’s property located at 75th Street and Prospect.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority continues its award-winning track record as one of the safest and most secure transit authorities in the country.

3 PM: RideKC Freedom services are running normally.

The Big 12 Basketball Championship comes to Kansas City this week, and RideKC offers a no-parking option to get fans to the games fast. Paying your fare is now more convenient with the RideKC app, available in the Apple app store and in Google Play.

RideKC is preparing for the possibility of ice and snow that may affect travel on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Keeping customers and employees safe is our top priority.

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA), in partnership with KCATA, issued a Request for Information (RFI) for innovative project delivery methods to support the extension and operations of the KC Streetcar.

RideKC is preparing for the possibility of ice and snow that may affect travel on Thursday, Jan. 11.