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Citizen offers connected, authentic apartment living near 39th Street, State Line, and KU Medical Center.

 The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners has announced that they will not renew the contract of CEO Frank White III. White’s contract expires in January 2026.

Unified Government Transit and KCATA Announce 107 7th St. Will Connect with KC Streetcar on Plaza

Wandrian Studios gives us a glimpse of the conversion that will transform the Kessler Building into the Aiden by Best Western. Located at 13th and Oak, the Aiden will be KCATA's first jobs access-oriented TOCD facility.

KCATA urged voters to renew the 3/8-cent bus tax to avoid service cuts, route reductions, and transit job losses.

Renovating House of Hits will add retail and mixed-income housing to the vibrant historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.

A state-of-the-art pickleball venue with rentals, youth programs, classes, dining, and a coffee bar for all.

SW19 at the Stadium offers programs for inner city youth, clinics for beginners, classes with professional players, casual drop-in play and competitive leagues and tournaments.

Bridge construction at 14th & Holmes is causing temporary reroutes for Troost MAX, 23 23rd Street, and 29 Blue Ridge Limited routes.

This groundbreaking officially celebrates the kick-off of $1.64 million in transit corridor improvements along three major segments along 7th St.

KCATA approved a 12-month contract with Kansas City, Mo. through April 2026. Fares return in 2026, with free fares for eligible riders.

The agency welcomes 150 transit board members and administrators from the U.S. and Canada to Kansas City July 19-22, 2025, for an annual seminar hosted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

A largely vacant office building near the T-Mobile Center will become a hotel with a flag new to Kansas City.

Neighbors Construction shares ArriveKC apartment progress with photos, drone views, amenities, location, and apartment finishes.

The $52.5M development is funded by LIHTC, START bonds, conventional debt, and sponsor equity.

KCATA approved initial plans for Redbud Reserve, a 192-unit affordable apartment community planned in Kansas City, Kansas.

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. KCATA will install its newest graffiti-resistant bus shelter on Prospect at 75th St. This stop is connected to the 75th & Prospect MAX Transit Center at Alphapointe.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, the newly built East Village Transit Center at 12th & Charlotte will open for bus service. Also starting in August, several routes will restore weekday service, or add trips where crowding has been occurring.

Mpact selects Ascent Apartments, Kansas City, Missouri as their TOC Profile in May.  

Bird honors Charlie Parker and revives the Jazz District by renovating the historic House of Hits building.

Named for Charlie Parker, this project adds 48 homes and 10,000+ sq. ft. of commercial space over 16 months.

Rep. Sharice Davids hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on transit’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with agencies nationwide.

 On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and several Adopt-A-Stop partners will hit the streets to pick up litter at designated bus stops in honor of Earth Day. 

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will host KCATA’s second State of the KCATA Community Report. It is the goal of the KCATA to share with stakeholders the vision for public transportation in the region and highlight successes and challenges.