RideKC Advisory Committee
The RideKC Advisory Committee is made up of public transportation customers, advocates, and representatives of organizations that have a working relationship with RideKC. The committee includes representatives who either use transit or partner with the five RideKC transit providers: City of Independence, Johnson County, Kansas City Streetcar Authority, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and Unified of Government.
The purpose of the committee is to establish a communications link between the RideKC partners and their customers, advocates, key community stakeholders, business community and peer agencies. The committee has the following functions:
- To provide a forum for concerns and ideas pertaining to public transportation;
- To recommend and assist in developing policies, services, and procedures that transit service and access;
- To provide education and technical assistance to customers and stakeholders interested in improving transit service; and
- To assist with communications materials and activities to improve coordination between RideKC and customers.
Committee members may serve up to two 2-year terms. People interested in the committee and who want to learn more should contact the RideKC staff liaison, Tyler Means, at tmeans@kcata.org or 816-346-0383.
Meetings and Materials
The RideKC Advisory Committee meets every other month. Documents provided below are in PDF format.
- February 26, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Transportation 101
- April 9, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Scheduling and Planning Overview
- June 11, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Innovation Overview
- August 13, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary
- October 8, 2018
- December 10, 2018
Advisory Committee Guidelines [PDF]
RideKC Advisory Committee Members
Lizzie Brown
Marney Burke
Floreta Buzzell
ZhiQiang Chen
Aaron Deacon
Paul Ferguson
Theresa Garza
Susie Haake
Phil Hanson
Jim Huffman
Hunter Johnston
Kimberly King
Teresa Martinez
Caroline Moriarty
Christine Murray
Jim Roy
Mark Swails