News & Events

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the City of Kansas City, Mo., will break ground on the Prospect MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project with a ceremonial groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at 12th and Charlotte streets (southeast corner).

KCATA, in cooperation with the City of Independence, Mo., is proud to announce the expansion of RideKC Freedom On-Demand paratransit services in Independence.

Johnson County, Kan., and KCATA are conducting an analysis of all bus service in the county. KCATA and Johnson County will share recommended changes to bus routes at meetings in October 2018. The goals of this project are to improve transit service and efficiency, and to implement recommendations of Mid-America Regional Council’s SmartMoves 3.0 regional transit plan.

RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on Nov. 6, 2018, to make it easier for citizens to vote.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will host two public meetings next week to provide updates about the Prospect MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The $55.8 million project will bring enhanced transit service along Kansas City’s 10-mile Prospect Avenue from downtown to 75th Street.

KCATA will hold a community meeting to discuss its Bus Rapid Transit Planning and Feasibility Study for Independence Ave. The meeting is being held Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Independence Avenue CID, 2657 Independence Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

(Kansas City, Missouri - Sept. 11, 2018) The KC Streetcar project team recently applied for federal funding for the Main Street Extension to University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), marking a crucial step in moving the street extension project towards construction.

RideKC and BikeWalkKC will announce a new combination pass that will let riders check out a Bike Share bicycle and ride a bus using just one pass.

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will present the KCATA Rosa Parks Spirit Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that, in the spirit of Civil Rights Leader Rosa Parks, are making a difference in Kansas City and in public transportation. This is the sixth year for the awards.

The RideKC fleet is getting an upgrade with 38 new buses. The new buses will provide more safety, convenience and comfort for customers.