RideKC is the brand for public transportation systems in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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| Product type | Public transportation |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 2014 |
| Markets | Kansas City metropolitan area |
| Website | ridekc |
The RideKC brand was adopted in August 2014 by the Kansas City Streetcar Authority, operators of the KC Streetcar line then under construction in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2] The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority adopted RideKC in November,[3] followed by Johnson County Transit, IndeBus and Unified Government Transit.
Buses using the RideKC livery rolled out in Kansas City and Johnson County in October 2015.[4][5] UG Transit transitioned in 2016, with IndeBus co-branding for the time being.[6]
As part of the consolidation, a regionwide local fare for buses took effect in January 2016.[7][8]
The RideKC website launched in October 2015 consolidating schedules, maps and other information for all participating transit agencies.[9]
Services
editTransit providers
edit- IndeBus (Independence, MO) - fixed route 'RideKC Bus' and ADA complementary paratransit 'RideKC Freedom'
- Johnson County Transit (Johnson County, KS) - fixed route 'RideKC Bus' and demand responsive 'RideKC Micro Transit'
- KC Streetcar (Kansas City, MO) - fixed route 'RideKC Streetcar'
- Kansas City Area Transportation Authority - fixed route 'RideKC Bus', demand responsive 'RideKC Flex', ADA complementary paratransit 'RideKC Freedom', and non-ADA paratransit 'RideKC Freedom On-Demand'
- Metro Area Express (bus rapid transit) - fixed route 'RideKC MAX'
- Unified Government Transit (Wyandotte County, KS) - fixed route 'RideKC Bus', demand responsive 'RideKC Micro Transit', and ADA complementary paratransit 'RideKC Freedom'
Partnering agencies
edit- B-cycle (bikeshare) - 'RideKC Bike'
- Bridj (microtransit) - demand responsive 'RideKC Bridj' pilot ended in 2016
- Mid-America Regional Council - 'RideshareKC' carpool program
References
edit- ^ "KC Streetcar Brand Revealed". KC Streetcar (Press release). Kansas City Streetcar Authority. August 28, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Janovy, C.J. (August 28, 2014). "Kansas City Streetcar System Now Officially Named ... KC Streetcar". KCUR-FM. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "KCATA Board Approves RideKC Brand, Annual Budget" (Press release). Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. November 25, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Rebranded RideKC Buses Hitting the Road". Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. October 12, 2015. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Rebranded Johnson County Buses Hitting the Road" (Press release). Johnson County, Kansas. October 12, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Hendricks, Mike (September 19, 2015). "ATA says pick of developer for River Market land signifies new role in economic development". Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Regional Fare Established for Local and MAX Routes" (Press release). RideKC. December 29, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Oberholtz, Chris; D'Souza, Lisa (January 4, 2016). "Johnson County lowers bus fares to match Kansas City region". KCTV 5 News. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "New Regional Website Launched for Transit Service Across Metro Area" (Press release). RideKC. October 20, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.