News & Events

RideKC, in coordination with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), is hosting three public open houses for the 75th and Metcalf Transit and Pedestrian Access Improvement Plan in early December.

The Nov. 15 KCATA Board of Commissioners meeting will be held in Olathe.

The Free Fare for Veterans program began in April of this year, and the program has provided more than 500,000 rides and distributed more than 3,500 passes.

RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to make it easier for citizens to vote.

KCATA is now collecting public input for the next phase of the Connecting Swope Project. This study will identify ways to improve connections across U.S. 71 Highway to the Prospect MAX line. The study team will recommend projects and programs to address issues of access, safety, convenience, and comfort in the area.

The KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA) has approved moving forward with the next phase of technical work for the Streetcar Riverfront Extension and Multi-Modal project. The project management team consists of the KCSA, Port KC and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)

Many RideKC routes will change next week, including both MAX bus rapid transit lines. The changes will improve the overall efficiency of transit service, and provide service that better matches local transit needs.

RideKC will launch a new route for Main Street MAX on Sunday, Oct. 1 with a free family celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. at Washington Square Park near Crown Center.

A special one-day RideKC Veterans Pass event is slated for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 19. From 8 a.m. to noon, veterans can come to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) offices at 1200 E. 18th Street to get their Veterans Pass. People can reach the KCATA on RideKC’s 108 Indiana or 25 Troost routes.

The bus stop at Kauffman Stadium and Arrowhead has had an extreme makeover, thanks to a joint effort by the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority (JCSCA) and the KCATA.