ANNUAL MEETING - MAY 21, 2008
"Transit Goes High Tech"
Please join us for the Regional Transit Alliance's 2008 Annual Meeting on May 21, 2008, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Learn about exciting new transit technology being used in the Kansas City region.
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Citizens share light-rail input on route, economic development
Evelyn Childers, a nominee for the Regional Transit Alliance Board of Directors, participated in a light-rail community meeting at the Kansas City North Community Center on April 22. KCATA and Kansas City, Mo., hosted a series of meetings in four areas — north, downtown, midtown and east — to get citizen recommendations on economic development, street alignment and stop locations for the proposed light-rail spine. Follow-up meetings will report the results Aug 18–21. Childers lives in Kansas City in Clay County.
Support adequate funding for transit in Wyandotte County
Throughout June and July, the Unified Government will host a series of roundtable discussions and public hearings on the 2009 budget, which includes funding for public transit. These are great opportunities for RTA members and supporters to voice support for adequate funding of public transit in Wyandotte County and the importance of UG Transit in a regional transportation system. Read RTA statement at recent public hearing ››
Use Google Maps to plan your transit trip
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has partnered with Google™ to offer transit trip planning. You can use Google Maps to:
- Get step-by-step transit directions
- Find transit stops in your area
- View station information & schedules
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KC voters pass bus sales tax
On April 8, voters in Kansas City, Mo., passed a 3/8-cent sales tax to help fund the bus system for 15 more years. The tax amounts to about $22 million per year.
KCATA improves Web site
Take some time to check out the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority's redesigned Web site. The layout and design is more appealing, and the navigation is clearer. What else we like ››
Find out what's happening with 
MoDOT has begun rebuilding I-29/I-35 near downtown and will replace Paseo Bridge. This roadwork will impact traffic in the corridor until mid-2011. How can you help ease congestion? 
Take the Royals Express bus to ballgames at Kauffman Stadium. Save money on parking and your ticket!