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.
Read more(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.
Read more(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.
Read more(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.
Read more(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.
Read more(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.
Read moreThe 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).
Read more(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.
Read moreAt 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!
Read moreOn 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
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