RideKC Blog

Bernard Powell was a civil rights activist who encouraged and facilitated investment around the Prospect community, at a time when people outside the community did not see the potential.

Rayford “Ray” Harris was one of the first five Black bus drivers for KCATA. RideKC and the Prospect MAX Advisory Committee are honoring Ray Harris as part of the Paving the Way Honor Plaque program as part of the new Prospect MAX line.

Lucile Bluford was a journalist with a passion to publish the everyday stories of black life in Kansas City. She was editor of the Kansas City Call and a leading voice in the civil rights movement. RideKC and the Prospect MAX Advisory Committee are honoring Lucile Bluford as part of the Paving the Way Honor Plaque program as part of the new Prospect MAX line. 

RideKC and the Prospect MAX Advisory Committee are honoring Rev. Hartsfield as part of the Paving the Way Honor Plaque program as part of the new Prospect MAX line.

RideKC's Honor Plaque Program honors community members who made significant contributions in Kansas City and especially along Prospect.

Interested in a career on the RideKC team? KCATA is hiring bus drivers, mechanics and serviceworkers!

New: See our Resource Guide for tips on voting and riding on Nov. 5.

Get ready to ride! Prospect MAX begins Monday, Dec. 9.

In August, RideKC establisted the Opportunity Pass to help local safety-net providers provide transit to select clients. Then, in late September, RideKC expanded the pass to the first location in Kansas City, Kan.

The 2019 winners of the Spirit of Rosa Parks Business Partner Award are Scott Smith & Michael DeBacker, Co-Chairs of the KC Chamber’s BIG 5 Transportation Initiative.