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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.

(Kansas City, Mo., April 29, 2024) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and partners are taking an active role in improving Kansas City communities with the RideKC Adopt-A-Stop program which kicked off one year ago on Earth Day. The first organization to step up was Ruby Jean’s Juicery at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. Now, there are 13 partners in the Adopt-A-Stop program.

(Kansas City, Mo., March 6, 2024) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has been in discussions with the Current soccer team to explore options to fund additional RideKC transit service to CPKC Stadium. At this point, the schedule for Route 210 Front Street will maintain its current schedule, providing hourly service to Berkley and Front St. The walk to the stadium is approximately ½-mile.

Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) Transportation Department has launched an innovative new microtransit and paratransit service to provide passengers with more efficient, responsive public transportation in our community. The IRIS application, provided by RideCo, is a cloud-based service that enables riders to improve their overall experience in planning, reserving, and paying for their rides in a single application. Both services operate under the RideKC brand.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 22, 2024) – Exciting things are happening on the Riverfront and on Friday, March 1, Kansas City will celebrate one more addition – the KC Streetcar.