News & Events

(Kansas City, Mo., March 10, 2025) – 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. KCATA is pleased to announce that the 2025 event will be held in Kansas at Children’s Mercy Park from 3-5:30 p.m. at 1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111.

(Kansas City, Mo., March 10, 2025) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will host two public meetings this week to discuss potential service changes. One will be in person; the other will be virtual.

(Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 3, 2025) – RideKC transportation throughout the region is planning for another round of snow and wants transit customers to be aware of possible service interruptions. Winter weather is expected Tuesday-Wednesday, with impacts of snow accumulation and plowing at bus stops. The safety of our operators and customers will drive decisions throughout this winter event. Customers should check frequently for the status of transit service as it may change.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) congratulates Sean Duffy, who was confirmed on Jan. 28 as the 20th secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).

(Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 3, 2025) – RideKC transportation throughout the region is planning for winter weather and wants transit customers and the public to be aware of possible service interruptions. Winter weather is expected Saturday–Monday, with impacts possibly lasting into next week. The safety of our operators and customers will drive decisions throughout this winter event. Customers should check frequently for the status of transit service as it may change.

At KCATA, we’ve always known public transportation is bigger than the bus. In our view, as the region’s largest public transportation system, transportation has the power of transformation — in more ways than one. In an effort to highlight that transformation, we're creating a video featuring our most important customer...you!

On behalf of the 1,000 regional transit employees in the Kansas City metro area, our thoughts are with the people and communities impacted by hurricanes Milton and Helene. In challenging times like this, public transportation is crucial to providing essential mobility. We all stand united in efforts to support our transit brothers and sisters, who are going above and beyond for the people who depend on them the most. Frank White, III President & CEO Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

(Kansas City, Mo., July 25, 2024) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) congratulates Jason Sims, KCATA Board vice-chair, on his selection as Director of Transportation for KC2026, announced earlier today.

(Kansas City, Mo., July 9, 2024) – Today, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the recipients of the FY 24 Bus and Low- & No-Emissions Grant awards. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) congratulates Johnson County Government on the receipt of a $7.65 million Bus and Bus Facilities grant to buy new energy-efficient propane and CNG vehicles that will replace diesel-powered vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The announcement was made today at an event in Johnson County.