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15
Aug
2025

KCATA Board Approves KCMO Contract

Date:August 15, 2025

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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12
Aug
2025

Unified Government Transit and KCATA Announce 7th & Minnesota Transit Center Groundbreaking

Date:August 12, 2025

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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17
Jul
2025

KCATA Welcomes Transit Board Members and Administrators to Annual Seminar in KC

Date:July 17, 2025

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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18
Jun
2025

KCATA to Celebrate Juneteenth at 18th & Vine Cultural District

Date:June 18, 2025

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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10
Jun
2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Announces Major Affordable Housing Development and Transit Partnership

Date:June 10, 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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27
May
2025

KCATA Installs New Graffiti-Resistant Shelters

Date:May 27, 2025

(Kansas City, Mo., May 27, 2025) – On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (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. A total of 10 shelters have arrived, with 20 more on order.

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01
May
2025

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Transit Agencies from Across the Country

Date:May 01, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids, founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted a Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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30
Apr
2025

3 p.m. Media Update on IRIS RideShare Service will NOT be Suspended at Midnight

Date:April 30, 2025

(Kansas City, Mo., April 30, 2025) - KCATA has received notice this afternoon that the city of Kansas City, Mo., will continue to fund the IRIS program. Service will not be discontinued at midnight as previously announced. More details will be shared when they are available.

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18
Apr
2025

KCATA & Adopt-A-Stop Partners Team Up for Earth Day

Date:April 18, 2025

(Kansas City, Mo., April 17, 2025) – 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. Adopt-A-Stop is KCATA’s volunteer program to help reduce and prevent littering. KCATA executives, bus drivers and other staff will be on site lending a hand alongside Adopt-a-Stop Partners. Spokespersons will be available at each location.

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12
Mar
2025

KCATA To Host 2nd State of the KCATA Event at Children’s Mercy Park: Transportation, Area Development & World Cup Discussed

Date:March 12, 2025

(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.

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