News & Events

KCATA will hold a series of forums giving the public a unique opportunity to speak out about bus service.

President Barack Obama’s administration is recommending $29.9 million for a new bus rapid transit line on Prospect Avenue, the region’s second busiest transit corridor on Kansas City’s east side. While the recommendation must still be approved by Congress, including the money in the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget is a major step toward bringing enhanced bus service to Prospect Avenue, where millions of dollars in new development are already being invested.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is seeking public comment on a series of proposed bus service changes affecting five routes in different parts of the city.

David Bower, former two-term mayor of Raytown and a leader on regional transit initiatives, has been named to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s Board of Commissioners.

A new agreement between the KCATA and the Kansas City Police Department for the first time will give the KCATA two full-time police officers to safeguard the thousands who count on public transportation to get around.

A major expansion of regional transit service connecting Wyandotte and Johnson counties launches Monday, Jan. 4. Filling a key gap in public transportation, the expanded service will link the transit center on Johnson Drive in Mission to the University of Kansas Medical Center complex.

Beginning Jan. 4, fare on local bus routes for Johnson County will be $1.50, the same fare as on MAX and other local KCATA, Unified Government Transit and IndeBus routes. A $50 31-Day Pass will also be valid for fare on local Johnson County bus routes. Ten local Johnson County routes will see their fare cut by a third to $1.50 a trip from $2.25 a trip.

The Board of Commissioners of the KCATA congratulates Joe Reardon on being asked to lead the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Robbie Makinen has been selected for the role of interim President/CEO.

Nearly 200,000 rides were provided on the free shuttles and regular routes, shattering previous ridership records.