News & Events

During the months of June through September, RideKC cuts the cost of riding the bus on Ozone Alert days, when there is a high concentration of ground-level ozone pollution.

The 10th annual Green Commute Challenge, a program to reduce the number of single-occupant cars on Kansas City area roads and improve air quality in the region, begins June 1 and runs through August 31, 2017. Throughout the challenge, participants log commuter trips using alternative transportation, competing to see which teams and individuals can save the most miles.

KCATA will hold two community meetings to discuss the planned Prospect MAX bus rapid transit line.

Bus On Shoulder will expand in Kansas, adding a 3.6-mile section of I-35 from Lamar Avenue through Wyandotte County to the Missouri state line.

The KC Streetcar Authority, in coordination with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, selected the team led by HDR to conduct a KC Streetcar Southern Extension study to assess multi-modal transportation needs. The KC Streetcar Southern Extension Technical Services will build upon the downtown streetcar service and will support work required to further develop and advance the southern extension towards the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Changes are coming to the application process for RideKC Freedom (formerly Special Edition). Meetings are planned for those with questions or concerns.

On Thursday, April 6, buses will reroute near the Liberty Memorial, Crown Center and Union Station. This affects a significant portion of RideKC’s routes in downtown Kansas City.

RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on Tuesday, April 4, to make it easier for citizens to vote in Kansas City, Missouri’s, School and Special Election. This applies to KCATA service only.

KCATA in partnership with the Kansas City Veterans Administration and the Veterans Community Project, is honoring veterans through a free fare program.

The Big 12 Basketball Championship is in Kansas City this week, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) offers the no-parking transit option to get fans to the games fast and conveniently.