News & Events
Mar
2026
Bus Fares Return June 1, 2026
Public transit throughout the region will begin charging fares on June 1, 2026. This includes service provided by KCATA, Johnson County Transit and Unified Government…
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2026
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Announces New Officers For 2026; Welcomes new members to the Board of Commissioners
Kansas City, Mo. (February 12, 2026) — The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced a new officer slate and the appointment of new members to its 10-person Board of Commissioners.
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2025
Unified Government Transit and KCATA Announce 107 7th St. Will Connect with KC Streetcar on Plaza
Kansas City, Mo. (Dec. 19, 2025) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Ks., in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), announce that the 107 7th St. route is extending to the new Plaza stop for convenient Streetcar connections.
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2025
KCATA Board Does Not Renew CEO Contract
Kansas City, Mo. (Dec. 19, 2025) - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners has announced that they will not renew the contract…
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2025
KCATA Announces MovingKC Regional Mobility Summit: Building a Sustainable Future for Regional Mobility
Kansas City, Mo. (Sept.11, 2025) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), in partnership with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), is organizing the inaugural MovingKC Regional Mobility Summit on October 3rd, 2025. This landmark event will convene regional leaders, elected officials, business stakeholders, and transportation advocates to explore new funding strategies that support a stronger, more unified regional transit system.
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2025
KCATA Board Approves KCMO Contract
Kansas City, Mo. (Aug.15, 2025) - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the contract for service with the City of Kansas City, Mo., this morning in a special meeting.
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2025
Unified Government Transit and KCATA Announce 7th & Minnesota Transit Center Groundbreaking
Kansas City, Mo. (Aug.6, 2025) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Ks., in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), announce a groundbreaking at its 7th & Minnesota Transit Center at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.
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2025
KCATA Welcomes Transit Board Members and Administrators to Annual Seminar in KC
Kansas City, Mo. (July 16, 2025) - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) 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).
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2025
KCATA to Celebrate Juneteenth at 18th & Vine Cultural District
Kansas City, Mo. (June 18, 2025) - This weekend, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will join the Juneteenth celebration in the historic 18th & Vine Cultural District to honor freedom, resilience and community. Attendees can stop by the KCATA bus at the corner of 18th and Paseo to learn about current transit services, upcoming improvements, and the agency’s ongoing commitment to equity in mobility.
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2025
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Announces Major Affordable Housing Development and Transit Partnership
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is proud to announce initial approval by the KCATA Economic Development and Real Estate Committee for a transformative partnership in the development of Redbud Reserve, a 192-unit garden-style affordable apartment community slated for construction on 10.63 acres at 6909 State Avenue, Kansas City, Ks. The development, led by Marian Development Group under Redbud Reserve LLC, would represent a significant investment in affordable housing and community enhancement along the State Avenue corridor.
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