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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.
UG Launches Flexible, On-Demand Transportation Service to Improve Connectivity and Community Access
Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) Transportation Department has launched an innovative new microtransit and paratransit service to provide passengers with more efficient, responsive public transportation in our community. The IRIS application, provided by RideCo, is a cloud-based service that enables riders to improve their overall experience in planning, reserving, and paying for their rides in a single application. Both services operate under the RideKC brand.
RideKC Transit Official Statement
The official statement of RideKC Transit regarding the tragic shooting that occurred at the Chiefs Victory Parade and Rally
RideKC Shuttles to the Chiefs Parade
RideKC will be offering free shuttles from 5 locations to the Chiefs Parade on February 14, 2024.
Cyber-Attack hits KCATA. Communications affected.
All service is operating, including fixed-route buses, Freedom and Freedom-On-Demand paratransit service. Call center communications are impacted.
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.
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.
KCATA Issues Transit Oriented Community (TOC) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and RideKC Development Corporation (RKCDC) issued a Transit Oriented Community (TOC) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting Development Team and Concept proposals tailored to TOC development outcomes for a 16.44-acre property at 2821 Vivion Road, and associated parcels
RideKC Shuttled 70,000 Chiefs Fans to Parade
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce that regional RideKC transit shuttled more than 70,000 to and from five park-and-rides to the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade.
RideKC East-West Transit Study Progresses Forward
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA), in cooperation with several project partners, announce the next round of public meetings for the RideKC East-West Transit Study.
KCATA Announces Frank White III as CEO – no longer interim – to Lead Bi-State Authority
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce Frank White III, as the permanent President and CEO.
RideKC Increases Service On MAX Lines, Improves Connectivity On Several Routes
(Kansas City, Mo. | Dec. 15, 2022) The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is pleased to announce a number of improvements in RideKC service starting Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Fifteen routes are changing, with big improvements coming to MAX lines and connections in downtown.
Public Meetings Slated for RideKC East-West Transit Study in October
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), in coordination with several project partners, will host two in-person meetings and one virtual meeting in October for the KCATA East-West Transit Study. The RideKC East-West Transit Study will evaluate a high-capacity transit connection between the area around the University of Kansas Health System campus in Kansas City, Kansas, and the area around the Rock Island Corridor/Truman Sports Complex (Kauffman Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium) in Kansas City, Missouri
KCATA Announces Executive Promotions
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce several promotions.
KCATA Announces New Interim CEO to Lead Bi-State Authority
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce Frank White III, as the new interim President and CEO. White will be transitioning out of his role of Vice President of the RideKC Development Corporation (RKCDC), an organization he helped create to facilitate transportation-oriented development along the region’s transportation corridors. The 10-member KCATA Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of White.
NEXT STOP: THE KANSAS CITY RIVERFRONT Crews to Break Ground on the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension