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23
Feb
2024

NEXT STOP: THE KANSAS CITY RIVERFRONT Crews to Break Ground on the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension

Date:February 23, 2024

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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06
Mar
2024

RideKC Route 210 Continues Service to Berkley Parkway

Date:March 06, 2024

(Kansas City, Mo., March 6, 2024) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has been in discussions with the Current soccer team to explore options to fund additional RideKC transit service to CPKC Stadium. At this point, the schedule for Route 210 Front Street will maintain its current schedule, providing hourly service to Berkley and Front St. The walk to the stadium is approximately ½-mile.

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26
Feb
2024

UG Launches Flexible, On-Demand Transportation Service to Improve Connectivity and Community Access

Date:February 26, 2024

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.

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16
Feb
2024

RideKC Transit Official Statement on Parade and Rally Tragedy

Date:February 16, 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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24
Jan
2024

Cyber-Attack hits KCATA. Communications affected.

Date:January 24, 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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12
Dec
2023

The Unified Government Transportation Department Seeks Rider Input, Conducting Survey

Date:December 12, 2023

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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08
Nov
2023

Voters Say YES to Bus Tax Renewal

Date:November 08, 2023

(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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30
Oct
2023

Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023

Date:October 30, 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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26
Oct
2023

KCATA Welcomes Two Industry Leaders to Board of Commissioners

Date:October 26, 2023

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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30
Jun
2023

Connecting People to Places and Opportunities:  New East-West Connector Route Starts July 2nd

Date:June 30, 2023

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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