August 8, 2013

New bus transit center to open, with refurbished clock, in downtown KCK

August 7

More than half of all bus riders in Kansas City, Kan., are expected to pass through a modern new MetroCenter center to be dedicated Friday at Seventh Street and Minnesota

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August 8, 2013

Natural-gas-powered buses usher new era for KC transit

July 10

BY STEVE EVERLY AND BEN UNGLESBEE

The Kansas City Star

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is going big into natural gas. The agency on Wednesday put two

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July 24, 2013

OATS, Inc. Receives $50,000 from the Walmart Foundation to Assist with Transportation to Work Program

Columbia, MO, July 24, 2013 – OATS, Inc. today received a $50,000 contribution, which will aid transportation-disadvantaged Missourians gain access to employment.… Read the rest

July 23, 2013

On the trail: Transportation tax bands together unique allies — and unlikely opponents

By Jason Rosenbaum, Beacon staff 12:21 am on Mon, 07.22.13 During any given session of the Missouri General Assembly, hundreds of proposals fall by the wayside.… Read the rest

July 10, 2013

KCATA unveils new money-saving, efficient compressed Natural Gas buses

(Kansas City, Mo. – July 9, 2013) The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will introduce its new compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles at Ilus Davis Park… Read the rest

July 3, 2013

LOCAL LEADERS HONORED FOR SERVICE AT FIRST ANNUAL KCATA ROSA PARKS SPIRIT AWARDS

(Kansas
City, Mo. – June 29, 2013)— On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the Kansas City Area
Transportation Authority (KCATA) presented the first annual KCATA Rosa Parks
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July 3, 2013

McCaskill Previews Transportation Bill, Critical of Missouri’s Attempt to Address Issue

 JULY 2, 2013 – 5:00PM | BY SCOTT HARVEY U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) Tuesday criticized state lawmakers for failing to pass… Read the rest

July 3, 2013

Put More in Your Bank Account and Less in Your Tank by Taking Public Transportation

Riding public transportation saves individuals $9,743 a year

Washington, D.C.  –  Commuting via public transportation relieves stress; stress

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July 3, 2013

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx Sworn in as 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation

WASHINGTON – Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the nation’s 17th Secretary of Transportation by Judge Nathaniel Jones in a private ceremony at U.S. Department… Read the rest

July 1, 2013

Lawmakers, lobby groups question budget withholds

But others support governor’s stance

By Bob Watson Sunday, June 30, 2013     

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