News & Events
Feb
2024
NEXT STOP: THE KANSAS CITY RIVERFRONT Crews to Break Ground on the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 22, 2024) – Exciting things are happening on the Riverfront and on Friday, March 1, Kansas City will celebrate one more addition – the KC Streetcar.
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2024
RideKC Transit Official Statement on Parade and Rally Tragedy
The official statement of RideKC Transit regarding the tragic shooting that occurred at the Chiefs Victory Parade and Rally
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2024
Cyber-Attack hits KCATA. Communications affected.
A ransom cyber-attack hit the KCATA early Tuesday, January 23. We have contacted all appropriate authorities including the FBI. All service is operating, including fixed-route buses, Freedom and Freedom-On-Demand Paratransit service.
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2023
The Unified Government Transportation Department Seeks Rider Input, Conducting Survey
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Transportation Department is conducting an online survey in order to better serve its riders. The survey is available online through January 19, 2024.
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2023
Voters Say YES to Bus Tax Renewal
(Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 8, 2023) – Kansas City voters say yes to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the 3/8-cent sales tax for the next 10 years.
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2023
Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023
(Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 30, 2023) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is reminding voters that on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, the 3/8-cent Sales Tax Renewal for Buses will be on the ballot.
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2023
KCATA Welcomes Two Industry Leaders to Board of Commissioners
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce two new members of the 10-person Board of Commissioners. Julie Lorenz, who joined the governing body in June 2023, represents Johnson County, and Bridgette Williams, who joined in October 2023, represents Wyandotte County.
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2023
Connecting People to Places and Opportunities: New East-West Connector Route Starts July 2nd
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new route that will connect locals and visitors to some of Kansas City’s top attractions for free. Starting Sunday, July 2, RideKC will begin the new 18X East-West connector from Southwest Boulevard to the Crossroads and 18th & Vine Districts.
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2023
Special NFL Draft East Side and West Side Shuttles Start Today
(Kansas City, Mo., April 27, 2023) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce that two special shuttles will operate during…
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2023
New IRIS Transportation Expands to Serve NFL Draft
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce that the new IRIS on-demand transportation will extend its service zone for the NFL Draft, April 27-29, 2023, from the Northland to south of the river in Kansas City, Mo.
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