RideKC Blog

The Champion of Transit Award was presented to Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James for his long-term support of transit in Kansas City.

A Rosa Parks Spirit award was given to Pat “Duke” Dujakovich, president of the Greater KC AFL-CIO this month.

The RideKC Award was presented to Mayor Eileen Weir for her commitment to building a more integrated regional transit system.

This May, the KCATA put into service 10 new buses with the cushier vinyl covering and expects to put 10 more on the road in August. Every new bus purchased from now on will be equipped with vinyl seats.

Pilot U-Pass program for the 2017-18 academic year starts at Kansas City, Kansas Community College. New program will serve more than 5,000 students.

RideKC will offer direct weekday service to the new Amazon fulfillment center from downtown Kansas City, Kan. Weekend service also will be available.

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority supports Urban Kids Fishing Derby. Staffers help children learn to fish for the first time at Spring Valley Park Lake and talk about the values of public transportation.

A new app is giving paratransit customers more flexibility and control over their travel, while lowering the average cost of a paratransit trip for KCATA.

MARC honored KCATA for vision of a strong, healthy region, demonstrated commitment to the region's growth, and encouraging others to support and work towards that vision.

After riding the bus for 36 years, Beverly Ward leaves RideKC as she retires from Kansas City law firm. She started riding the bus when Ronald Reagan was president and the year Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed.