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NewsJuly 21, 2021

FTA: Americans Riding Public Transportation in Greater Numbers

Ridership is up for several agencies by up to 80%, including OKC's EMBARK and Richmond, Va.'s GRTC.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 24, 2021

Innovation, Access Drive KCATA Forward

From zero-emission buses to providing people opportunities for personal growth, the agency continues to weave its way into the fabric of the communities it serves while also remaining good environmental stewards.

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NewsOctober 28, 2020

KCATA, Alphapointe Rolling Out New Transit App for Visually Impaired

The RideKC Navigator mobile app is a custom platform to help individuals with vision impairment or blindness navigate select transit stops.

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NewsAugust 18, 2020

RideKC, Swiftly Partner to Improve Real-Time Information

As part of this project, Swiftly is leveraging existing GPS data from onboard broadband routers and the agency’s dispatch system, Trapeze’s TransitMaster.

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Transit Dispatchesby Lenae StoreyJanuary 28, 2020

Will Making Transit Free Make People Want to Ride More?

While it can certainly reduce barriers to access, we can’t overlook the reality that many cities are currently operating transit systems that don’t meet the needs of their citizens.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

RideKC announces start date for new BRT route

The new route will inject $56 million worth of street and sidewalk upgrades, transit stop infrastructure, and advanced technology along a 10-mile corridor.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

Public transit's impact in Missouri exceeds $3.67B, study finds

Highlighted a distinct lack of support from the state when it comes to transit funding — citing Bi-State Development as a local example.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

KCATA adding 'smart transit' tech at new MAX BRT stations

Each station will feature a newly designed passenger waiting shelter, an integrated wayfinding kiosk, and/or digital totem.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJuly 23, 2019

How to stay nimble during times of high-speed change

How can transit organizations swiftly adopt service changes that customers are seeking while also delivering value to taxpayers?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2019

TriMet names new chief operating officer

Sam Desue Jr. brings more than 22 years of public and private transportation experience, including KCATA and Pierce Transit. 

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