Johnson County officials vote to take back daily management of public transit system from KCATA

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has managed Johnson County’s transit system since 2014, but Johnson County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to bring supervision back to the county under its public works department. The change takes effect Aug. 1. City officials said riders will not see a change in services because the county will continue to partner with KCATA and use RideKC branding. “There should be no impact on riders,” 4th District Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick said. “In fact, our goal is that there will be a positive impact, that we are making positive changes.” Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Ed Eilert said in a statement that the new plan will benefit both the county and KCATA.
Source: KCUR News