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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

APTA Reveals 2016 Bus Safety, Security 'Excellence Award' Winners

Winners included Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, which was recognized in the "Systems with more than 4 million and fewer than 20 million bus passenger trips" category.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2016

Kansas City, FTA celebrate streetcar launch

The line, credited by local officials with spurring billions of dollars in investment as it was being planned and constructed, is expected to serve tens of thousands of residents as well as visitors to the growing Midwestern city.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2016

Mo. lawmakers consider allowing concealed guns on public transportation

Representatives for St. Louis, Springfield and Kansas City opposed the legislation, saying cities should be able to regulate their own public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Kansas City to add dedicated police for bus system

The two new full-time officers will complement the 39 off-duty police officers, who provide up to 100 hours a week of protection depending on officer availability. Also, the KCATA will hire a full time public safety manager with a law enforcement background.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2015

Kansas City Streetcar looking at spring launch

The system would ideally be running in time for the Big 12 college basketball tournament in March, with the celebration planned for April so it doesn’t compete with any other events in the area.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2015

KCATA names new leadership, promises path toward regional transit system

Steve Klika and Robbie Makinen will take in new leadership roles after Joe Reardon announced last week he was stepping aside as the KCATA’s president/CEO to lead the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2015

Kansas City to offer 'microtransit' routes to fill service gaps

Is negotiating with a Boston-based company, Bridj that arranges bus service on an as-needed basis in its hometown and now in Washington, D.C.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2015

KC Streetcar, KCATA team for regional transit support, services

As part of this partnership, the KCATA will provide important services to KC Streetcar operations, including inclusion of KC Streetcar into KCATA regional radio operations, inclusion of KC Streetcar in KCATA’s Regional Call Center Passenger Information Hotline and federally-required ADA complementary paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Missouri Gov. signs bill funding Kansas City transit

The bill, approved with bipartisan support in the Missouri General Assembly, provides about $35 million in annual funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The legislation also permanently locks the tax in place, meaning it will no longer be subject to legislative renewal.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2015

KCATA taking over neighboring city's transit services

The new contract, which begins July 1, enables city of Independence riders with disabilities who depend on paratransit services would only need to make one phone call to get transportation.

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