Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
| File:KCATA logo.svg | |
| Slogan | We're All On This Ride Together |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | 1200 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 1701 W Old 56 Hwy, Olathe, KS 66061 Olathe, Kansas |
| Service area | Kansas City Metro Area |
| Service type | bus service express bus service bus rapid transit Paratransit |
| Routes | 89 Bus routes 6 MetroFlex routes 2 Bus rapid transit routes 1 Streetcar |
| Stops | 6,504 Bus Stops 113 MAX Stations |
| Fleet | 400 buses 31 MAX buses |
| Daily ridership | 64,800 |
| Website | [1] [2] |
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is a public transit agency in metropolitan Kansas City. It operates the Metro Area Express (MAX) bus rapid transit service in Kansas City, Missouri, and 89 local bus routes in seven counties of Missouri and Kansas.
The KCATA is a bi-state agency formed by an interstate compact between Kansas and Missouri in 1965–6. Authorized by both states' legislatures and an act of Congress,[1] the agency's jurisdiction includes Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri and Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. The agency is governed by a board of ten commissioners, five from each state.[2] Operations began in 1969, when the KCATA took over bus routes previously run by the Kansas City Public Service Company.
In 2014, KCATA, Johnson County Transit, UG Transit and IndeBus announced that all services will be merged into one service, RideKC. The merge will start in 2015 and last through 2019.
Contents
Fares
Fares are valid as of January 2016 .[3]
One way fares
Fares effective Jan. 4, 2016[4]
Local and KCATA Express Routes: $1.50 full fare (75¢ reduced fare): All local and express routes (except 34X, 152, 170, 661, 670, 673, 678 and 710)
Johnson County Commuter Express $2.25 full fare ($1.10 reduced fare): Express Routes 661, 670, 673 and 678
KCATA Commuter Express: $3.00 full fare ($1.50 reduced fare): Express Routes 34X, 152 and 170
Johnson County K-10 Commuter Express: $3.50 full fare (no reduced fare): 710 K-10 Connector
Monthly passes
Monthly passes are valid for 31 consecutive days and are not based on calendar months. Activation begins on first use in Fare box. All fares effective Jan. 4, 2016[5]
Local/KCATA Express Routes: $50.00 full; $25.00 reduced
Johnson County Commuter Express (661, 670, 673, 678): $75.60 full; $36.00 reduced
KCATA Commuter Express (34X, 152, 170): $95.00 full; no reduced fare
Johnson County K-10 Commuter Express: $117.60 full; no reduced fare
Day pass
$3.00, expires at midnight, cannot be used with transfer or on 34X, 152, 170.
Visitor pass
$10, good for three consecutive days, available online at KCATA website only.
Note: day passes are $3 per same day purchased at the fare box, skipping pre-order allows more flexibility and cost savings. You have more control on how many days you purchase and days do not need to be consecutive. Keep in mind, Weekend services are reduced.
Reduced fares
Reduced fares are available for children 12 to 18, seniors and people with disabilities, with a reduced fare card (preferred) or Medicare card. Children under 5 ride for free with an adult. Children ages 6 to 11 do not need a reduced fare card to qualify for reduced fare.
Pass and transfer interchangeability
As of Jan. 4, 2016:
KCATA one-day, three-day and 31-day passes will be accepted on all KCATA/The Metro, Inde-Bus, Unified Government Transit and Johnson County local buses. The three-day visitor passes is also accepted on KCATA Express routes 15X, 28X, 36X, 37X, 51X.
Routes
This is a list of current routes effective Jan. 4, 2016.[6]
Max buses and 22 other busses provide WiFi service.
| No. | Name | Type | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | RideKC Streetcar | Light Rail | KC Streetcar | Streetcar Line |
| 58 | Main Street MAX | BRT | KCATA | Bus Rapid Transit |
| 26 | Troost MAX | BRT | KCATA | Bus Rapid Transit |
| 12 | 12th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 15 | Truman Road | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 15X | Truman Road Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 24 | Independence | regular | KCATA | |
| 25 | Troost | regular | KCATA | |
| 27 | 27th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 28 | Blue Ridge | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 28X | Blue Ridge Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 30 | Northeast | regular | KCATA | |
| 31 | 31st Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 32 | Linwood Link | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 34X | Shoal Creek/Liberty Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 35 | 35th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 36X | Gladstone Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 37X | North Broadway Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 38 | Meadowbrook | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 39 | 39th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 40 | Crossroads/Plaza | regular | KCATA | Effective Jan. 4, 2016 |
| 47 | Broadway/47th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 51 | Ward Parkway | regular | KCATA | weekday only |
| 51X | Ward Parkway Express | express | KCATA | weekday only |
| 54 | Armour-Paseo | regular | KCATA | |
| 57 | Wornall | regular | KCATA | |
| 71 | Prospect | regular | KCATA | |
| 101 | State Ave Connex | regular | KCATA | |
| 102 | Central Ave | regular | KCATA/UGT | weekdays only |
| 103 | 3rd Street/Fairfax | regular | UGT | weekdays only |
| 104 | Argentine | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 105 | Rosedale | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 106 | Quindaro | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 107 | 7th Street/Parallel | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 108 | Indiana | regular | KCATA | |
| 109 | 9th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 110 | Woodland/Brooklyn | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 113 | Leavenworth | regular | UGT | weekdays only |
| 115 | Kansas Ave | regular | UGT | weekdays only |
| 116 | West Parallel | regular | UGT | weekdays only |
| 121 | Cleveland-Antioch | regular | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 123 | 23rd Street | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 129 | Boardwalk/KCI | regular | KCATA | |
| 132 | Gracemor | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 133 | Vivion/Antioch | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 135 | Winwood/69 Highway | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 136 | Boardwalk/Antioch Connector | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 142 | North Oak | regular | KCATA | |
| 152 | Lee's Summit/Raytown Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 155 | 55th Street | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 163 | 63rd Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 170 | Blue Springs Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 173 | Casino Cruiser | regular | KCATA | |
| 175 | 75th Street | regular | KCATA | |
| 183 | Independence Green Route | regular | IndeBus | No Sunday Service |
| 230 | West Tiffany Springs | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 231 | East Tiffany Springs | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 237 | Gladstone/Antioch MetroFlex | MetroFlex | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 243 | Riverside/Antioch Connector | regular | KCATA | no weekend service |
| 244 | NKC MetroFlex | MetroFlex | KCATA | |
| 251 | TMC Lakewood Connector | regular | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 252 | Lee's Summit MetroFlex | MetroFlex | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 253 | Raytown Circulator | MetroFlex | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 284 | Independence Purple Route | regular | IndeBus | no Sunday service |
| 285 | Independence Blue Route | regular | IndeBus | no Sunday service |
| 291 | Independence Yellow Route | regular | IndeBus | no Sunday service |
| 292 | Independence Orange Route | regular | IndeBus | no Sunday service |
| 293 | Independence Red Route | regular | IndeBus | no Sunday service |
| 296 | Bannister/Hillcrest MetroFlex | MetroFlex | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 298 | SKC/Wornall MetroFlex | MetroFlex | KCATA | no Sunday service |
| 471 | 71 Highway Express | express | KCATA | weekdays only |
| 546 | KCK-Johnson-Quivera | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 556 | Metcalf-Plaza | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 575 | 75th St-Quivera | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 660 | Antioch-Downtown KCMO | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 661 | Olathe Express | express | JCT | weekdays only |
| 664 | Metcalf-Downtown KCMO | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 667 | Nall-Downtown KCMO | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 670 | Gardner-Edgerton Express | express | JCT | weekdays only |
| 672 | JoCo-Downtown KCMO Midday | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 673 | South Overland Park Express | express | JCT | weekdays only |
| 678 | Shawnee Express | express | JCT | weekdays only |
| 710 | K-10 Connector | Commuter Express | JCT | weekdays only |
| 812 | JO Flex | regular | JCT | weekdays only |
| 856 | Metcalf-Plaza Flex | mid-day flex | JCT | weekdays only |
| 875 | 75th St-Quivera Flex | mid-day flex | JCT | weekdays only |
Transit hubs
There are many Transit Centers and major Park and Rides in the RideKC service area.
Transit Centers
- Boardwalk Square
- Antioch Center
- Independence Transit Center
- 10th & Main Transit Center
- 7th & Minnesota Transit Center
- Bannister & Drury Transit Center
- Mission Transit Center
- Village West Transit Center
- Blue Ridge Crossing
Major Park & Rides
- Metro North Park & Ride
- 47th & State Ave Metrocenter Park & Ride
- 3rd & Grand Park & Ride
- 74th Terrace & Broadway Park & Ride
- 31st & Troost Park & Ride
- Oak Park Mall Park & Ride
- 4th & Nelson Park & Ride
- Shawnee Station Park & Ride
- Blue Ridge & I-70 Park & Ride
- JCCC Carlesn Center Park & Ride
- KU Edwards Park & Ride
- Great Mall of the Great Plains Park & Ride
Bus rapid transit
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Bus rapid transit premiered with the Metro Area Express in July 2005. It is about 12-mile (19 km) linking the River Market, Downtown, Crown Center and the Plaza Area. The first BRT Line is in service on Main Street. The next BRT Line is the 13-mile (21 km) Troost Avenue which started service on January 1, 2011. The next BRT line which is being proposed is along the Prospect Ave corridor. If appproved the line would start service around 2017-2019.
Bus Fleet
The RideKC Bus fleet as of Dec. 21st, 2015.
Active Fleet
LARGE BUS FLEET
| Fleet No. | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Seating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200-2233 | 2002 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R5 | 41 | * Some Retired, expected to be replaced through 2018 |
| 2300-2325 | 2003 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R5 | 41 | * Some retired, expected to be replaced through 2019 |
| 2400-2418 | 2004 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISL 280hp | Allison B400R5 | 41 | |
| 2600-2618 | 2006 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISL 280hp | Allison B400R5 | 41 | |
| 2700-2711 | 2007 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISL 280hp | Allison B400R5 | 41 | |
| 3500-3512 | 2005 | Gillig | BRT 40' | Cummins ISL09 280hp | Voith D864.5 | 37 | * Original MAX Fleet |
| 3520-3523 | 2010 | Gillig | BRT 40' Hybrid | Cummins ISB09 6.7 280hp | Allison H40E | 37 | * First hybrid Buses |
| 3524-3533 | 2010 | Gillig | BRT 40' | Cummins ISL09 280hp | Voith D864.5 | 37 | |
| 3534 | 2011 | Gillig | BRT 40' Hybrid | Cummins ISB09 6.7 280hp | Allison H40E | 37 | |
| 4000-4005 | 2010 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISL09 | Allison B400R5 | 41 | |
| 4100-4105 | 2011 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins ISL09 | Allison B400R5 | 41 | * Last large diesel buses |
| 4400-4407 | 2014 | Gillig | Advantage 40' CNG | Cummins ISL-G | Allison B400R5 | 41 | * First CNG Buses |
| 4500-4514 | 2015 | Gillig | Advantage 40' CNG | Cummins ISL-G | Allison B400R5 | 41 | * First Buses with RideKC Paint |
Small Bus Fleet (Includes Cutaways)
| Fleet No. | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Seating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S121-S126 | 2006 | Ford/Eldorado-National | Aeroelite | ||||
| S127-S136 | 2007 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R5 | 23 | * S133 destroyed in fire in 2010 |
| S137-S159 | 2008 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R5 | 25 | * No Rear Door |
| S160-S181 | 2011 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL09 | Allison B400R5 | 23 | |
| S182-S193 | 2012 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL09 | Allison B400R5 | 23 | * Last small diesel buses |
| S194, S195 | 2013 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL-G | Allison B400R5 | 23 | * First CNG buses |
| S196-S202 | 2014 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL-G | Allison B400R5 | 23 | |
| S203-S210 | 2014 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins ISL-G | Allison B400R5 | 23 | |
| 1400-1420 | 2010 | Ford/Eldorado-National | Aeroelite | 12 |
Retired Fleet (2002-Present)
Large Buses
| Fleet No. | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Seating | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8900-8974 | 1989 | TMC | RTS-06 (T80-206) | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731RH | 41 | 2001-2007 | |
| 9000-9033 | 1990 | TMC | RTS-06 (T80-206) | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731RH | 41 | 2005-2008 | |
| 9300-9319 | 1993 | TMC | RTS-06 (T80-206) | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731RH | 41 | 2007-2010 | |
| 9320-9332 | 1994 | TMC | RTS-06 (T80-206) | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731RH | 41 | 2007-2010 | * 9324 used as heritage bus |
| 9600-9638 | 1996 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102) | Cummins M11E | Allison V731RH | 43 | 2010-2013 | * 9626 and 9627 remain in limited service |
| 9900 | 1999 | Gillig | Advantage 40' | Cummins C8.3 | Allison V731RH | 41 | 2015 | * Might return until 2018 |
| Fleet No. | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Seating | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1-S34 | 1989 | Eldorado-National | Transmark RE29 | 20 | 2000 | * First small bus fleet | ||
| S35 | 1995 | Chance | 20 | |||||
| S36 | 1996 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30102) | Cummins M11E | Allison V731RH | 24 | 2010 | * First 30 foot Gillig buses |
| S37-S68 | 1997 | Eldorado-National | Transmark RE29 | 21 | 2008 | |||
| S69-S83 | 1998 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30102) | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R5 | 24 | 2010-2012 | * S70, S72, S76 retired late 2013 |
| S84-S120 | 1999 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30102) | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R5 | 24 | 2012-Late 2014 | |
| 1100-1134 | 1997 | Ford/Eldorado-National | E-350/Aerolite | 12 | 2006 | |||
| 1235-1259; 1300-1304 | 2002 | Ford/Eldorado-National | E-350/Aerolite | 12 | 2010-2011 | |||
| 9901 | 1999 | Gillig | Advantage 29' | Cummins C8.3 | Allison V731RH | 23 | 2013 |
References
- ↑ http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:United_States_Statutes_at_Large_Volume_80_Part_1.djvu/862
- ↑ http://www.kcata.org/about_kcata/entries/board_of_commissioners/
- ↑ KCTA Fares
- ↑ http://ridekc.org/bulletins/new-regional-fare-eases-access-to-transit-service
- ↑ http://ridekc.org/fares/regional-passes
- ↑ Current Routes
External links
- Pages with broken file links
- Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
- United States interstate agencies
- Bus transportation in Missouri
- Bus transportation in Kansas
- Light rail in Missouri
- Light rail in Kansas
- Bus rapid transit in Missouri
- Bus rapid transit in Kansas
- Paratransit services in the United States
- Public transportation in Kansas City, Missouri
- Transit agencies in Kansas
- Transit agencies in Missouri
