KC Transit Provider Considers Service Cuts in Light of Increased Expenses

Kim Cella
March 11, 2025

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), the transit agency in Kansas City,  is potentially looking at proposed service reductions as a result of the increased cost of providing public transit in the post- COVID years and the depletion of federal pandemic funds. They will host two public meetings this week to discuss potential service changes including possibly route eliminatinos. One will be in person; the other will be virtual.

 

In-Person Meeting      

Time:    5-7 p.m.

Date:    Thursday, March 13, 2025

Place:   East Village Transit Center, 12th & Charlotte (southeast corner)

 

Virtual Meeting

Time:    12 – 1 p.m.

Date:    Friday, March 14, 2025

Link to Join:       https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89279181795?pwd=Y5sQkX6bSSRBnOYjp1l0QjNXJTeuJY.1

About KCATA

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is managed by a 10-member Board of Commissioners representing seven counties in Missouri and Kansas. It is chaired by Reginald Townsend. KCATA strives to provide a safe, reliable and innovative transportation system that meets the changing needs of metropolitan Kansas City. In addition to providing high quality transit services, KCATA is an employer as well as a partner of business and other community organizations. For more information about KCATA visit https://www.kcata.org/. For rider information visit ridekc.org.

 

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