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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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27
Apr
2023

Special NFL Draft East Side and West Side Shuttles Start Today

Date:April 27, 2023

(Kansas City, Mo., April 27, 2023) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce that two special shuttles will operate during…

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25
Apr
2023

New IRIS Transportation Expands to Serve NFL Draft

Date:April 25, 2023

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is pleased to announce that the new IRIS on-demand transportation will extend its service zone for the NFL Draft, April 27-29, 2023, from the Northland to south of the river in Kansas City, Mo.

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15
Mar
2023

RideLV micro transit program to launch in Leavenworth

Date:March 15, 2023

The City of Leavenworth is partnering with The Guidance Center and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to offer a new transportation service open to everyone.

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03
Mar
2023

RideKC is Ready for 2023 Big 12 Tournament Fans

Date:March 03, 2023

The Big 12 Basketball Championship comes to Kansas City March 8-12, and RideKC’s Main MAX and other buses offer a fast and free no-parking option to get fans to the games.

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