RideKC Next

The RideKC Next survey closed Aug. 12, 2019.

RideKC Next

The RideKC Next project is a comprehensive review and redesign of transit service focused on Kansas City, Mo. (KCMO), conducted by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) as part of our mission to connect people with opportunities.

Find Out More! 

• Get a project overview [PDF]: English - Spanish
• Full Choices Report: A full analysis of the RideKC transit network evaluating efficiency, effectiveness and other factors. 
  • Chapter 1: Introduction and Summary [PDF, 2 MB]
  • Chapter 2: What makes transit useful? [PDF, 3 MB]
  • Chapter 3: What is the market and need for transit? [PDF, 4 MB]
  • Chapter 4: How does the fixed-route network perform? [PDF, 8.6 MB]
  • Chapter 5: How about on-demand services? [PDF 900 KB]
  • Chapter 6: Key Choices [PDF, 2 MB]
  • Glossary [PDF, 200 KB]
• Follow RideKC on social media for project updates: Facebook and Twitter
• KCATA Mission and Vision
• Contact KCATA

Overview

Phase 1: Review of Existing Transit Services and Initial Public Outreach 

RideKC Next is reviewing the purpose and performance of all existing transit services in KCMO. This includes:

• an analysis of transit operations,
• consideration of new mobility options,
• identification of key choices, and
• public engagement and outreach, including an online survey. (Now closed.)

Information gathered throughout the process will guide the design of an updated transit service and network plan that more accurately reflects the values of Kansas City, Mo. communities.

• Read what we’ve learned so far in the Choices Report Summary [PDF, 3 MB] or the Full Choices Report (see above). 

Phase 2 and 3: Draft and Final Plan 

Based on what we hear now, we will prepare a Draft Plan this summer.

We’ll be presenting the Draft Plan for public feedback in the fall, and that feedback will be taken into consideration when crafting the Final Plan. The KCATA Board of Commissioners will review and approve a Final Plan. The Final Plan will include meaningful improvements to the transit system that can be made in the next two years.

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