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Nick Haines, Dave Helling, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Brian Ellison and Eric Wesson discuss the KCMO city council's decision on the future of City Manager Brian Platt, looming cuts to KCATA bus service to correct a $30 million budget shortfall, the outlook for recently fired federal workers, Kansas lawmakers consider electing judges, Wyandotte County examines earnings tax and more.

Public transportation users fear that Kansas City's proposed budget plans would lead to KCATA eliminating routes and slowing service, and create a negative spiral effect for bus funding and usage.

Financial troubles with the KCATA could come at a cost to bus riders in the future. A budget shortfall could mean the end of free bus service, a reduction of routes and layoffs if the agency can't secure additional funding. Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Ryana-Parks Shaw says that no matter what, service will look different in the future.

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Frank White III is a strong advocate of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and has a track record of making it happen. He oversaw TOD for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) before becoming CEO nearly two years ago, now faced with a fiscal cliff, Frank is pushing KCATA into the future of transit and TOD.KCATA was one of the first systems to go fare free during the pandemic, but that decision to keep people riding has a clear cost--KCATA doesn't have farebox revenue to close funding gaps, but TOD could change that. Developing land managed by the agency could bring in not only more revenue for the agency, but also an economic boost for the region. Already the KCATA MAX BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) line is connecting parts of the city cut off from one another, and combined with KC Streetcar (a separate but cooperative agency), brings real economic development to both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border.To make this all happen Frank has to undo decades of KCATA neglecting its role to manage and oversee transportation and development for the entire two-state, seven-county region. Listen to this conversation with Paul Comfort including a conversation on TOD while riding the MAX BRT line through the city.Next week we stay in KC and learn about the streetcar system and how it's creating connections and economic opportunity in the city--including the Streetcar Cafe born on the streetcar line thanks to bringing people to the area.If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo and these fine folks:Paul Comfort, host and producerJulie Gates, executive producerTris Hussey, editor and writerTatyana Mechkarova, social mediaFollow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter00:00 Frank White, III and KCATA00:57 Inside the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority01:44 Frank White III: From Marketing Director to CEO02:56 Revolutionizing Public Transit in Kansas City05:14 Navigating Financial Challenges and Fare-Free Transit08:47 Empowering the Team and Defending Transit's Value12:48 Exploring Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Kansas City15:34 The Future of Transit: BRT Lines and Beyond20:56 Wrap up with Paul Comfort21:45 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Micheal Mahoney, Dave Helling and Kevin Collison discuss reports that a stadium site at the KC Star printing press building location is being reconsidered, the streetcar survey exploring public opinion on streetcar expansion and logistics, KCATA considering the return of bus fares, recent shootings at area malls, responding to fentanyl overdoses, Steamboat Arabia & more,

This week, we give you Part 2 of our special CEO roundtable recorded live at APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO. The conversation picks up with host and producer Paul Comfort asking the panel what are the big projects they have going on. From Dave Dech's trash clearing to Coree Cuff Lonergan's just culture, each CEO highlights an essential aspect of public transit today.The discussion continues with each CEO talking about the biggest trends facing the industry, including payments, apps, transit-oriented development, and providing a better experience for customers.Make sure you listen to the whole episode with Dave Dech from TriRail, Coree Cuff Lonergan from Broward County Transit, Dottie Watkins from CapMetro in Austin, Tiffany Homler Hawkins from LYNX in Orlando, and Frank White from KCATA in Kansas City.After the CEO Roundtable, Elea Carey has some concrete tips for connecting with employees to help towards what Coree would call a "just culture".We're not done with Orlando yet! This week on Transit Unplugged TV we're featuring Orlando, LYNX, and Brightline Trains! Make sure you check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@transitunpluggedNext week on the show we have Adam Hill, Editor-in-Chief of ITS International Magazine https://www.itsinternational.com/, talking with Paul about high speed rail and the complexities of lowering emissions from passenger vehicles.If you have a question or comment email info@transitunplugged.comTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, Passionate About Moving the World's People.00:00 Introduction and Transition to Projects01:06 Dave's Project: Cleaning Up the Tracks02:48 Dottie's Project: New Station Construction06:24 Tiffany's Project: Contactless Fare Payment08:50 Frank's Project: Transit-Oriented Developments11:18 Coree's Project: Creating a Just Culture14:15 Future Technology in Transit22:27 Best Things Happening at Agencies28:40 Marketing Minute with Elea Carey28:40 What's coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

Kansas City voters will decide Tuesday on whether to renew a 3/8-cents sales tax that provides 30% of the KCATA's funding. If the tax is voted down, routes will be significantly cut and at least 100 workers will be let go.

What's it like being the CEO of a transit agency? Paul Comfort asked a panel of five CEOs who've been on the job for about a year what it's been like, what's surprised them the most, and why they love working in transit.Listen to this lively and engaging panel featuring Coree Cuff Lonergan, GM of Broward County Transit, Dave Dech, Executive Dir of Tri-Rail, Dottie Watkins, CEO of CapMetro, Frank White III, CEO of KCATA, and Tiffany Homler Hawkins, CEO of LYNX where they candidly share their experiences, surprises, and insights about leading a transit agency.They discuss how their work impacts the lives of their customers and what it means to them personally. They touch on all the things CEOs have to think about, plus some things you might not have thought about. It's a fascinating roundtable that showcases the passion and dedication of these transit leaders.Also on the show in Elea Carey's Marketing Minute, Elea gives you practical tips for improving internal communications at your agency.Next week is our sixth anniversary and the start of season seven! We kick off season 7 episode 1 (and our 278th episode) with Randy Clarke, CEO of WMATA. Randy talks about his first year on the job, what's gone well, what hasn't, and what a looming fiscal cliff means for his agency, his people, and riders.If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.00:00 APTA CEO Roundtable Stories from New CEOs00:00 Making an impact on people's lives00:45 About this episode from your host Paul Comfort01:33 Discussion with five new Transit CEOs recorded live at APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO32:41 Marketing Minute with Elea Carey35:05 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged--Season 6 : Episode 52Links for this show:American Public Transportation AssociationTri Rail | South Florida Regional Transportation AuthorityLYNX Public Transportation in Orange, Seminole & OsceolaCapMetro – Austin Public TransitBroward County TransitKansas City Regional Transit RideKCCopyright: Modaxo 2023

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority connects people to opportunities through safe, reliable public transportation. KCATA is a bi-state agency charged with serving the transportation and development needs of the Kansas City region.

Interim KCATA President and CEO Frank White III shares his ideas for transportation improvements.

Kansas City council member Eric Bunch's experience as a bus rider and community advocate shaped his resolution to not only make transit fare-free in KC, but to implement policy at the city level to help KCATA buses dwell less at stops and traffic signals.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with 3rd District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson. Robinson previously served as Director of Crisis Intervention at the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime and four years on the Public Improvement Advisory Council (PIAC). She is currently the president of the Black Health Care CoalitionThis week, Robinson discusses the assets and challenges of the 3rd District, current priorities, KCATA fare-free transit, and updates from various committees she is on.

“I wanted to spend my time doing something to make where I was better.” – Katharine Kelleman  “Don’t run away from the people that need you every day.” – Robbie Makinen  “There is no sense in running what people aren’t riding.” – Lauren Skiver  It’s exciting to introduce the first ever Transit Unplugged Live. Held as one of the keynotes during the 2019 ThinkTransit Conference, five of transit’s top CEOs were up on stage talking about the scope of their agency, career path getting to their current position, the big projects they are focused on, and the future of transit technology.   Here were our amazing guests that were with us in sunny Tampa, Florida:  Phil Washington – CEO, LA Metro  Lauren Skiver – CEO, SunLine Transit  Robbie Makinen – CEO, KCATA  Katharine Kelleman – CEO, Port Authority of Allegheny County  John Sisson – CEO, Delaware Transit Corporation  Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.  

“This is that job where you can affect more people’s lives in a day than most people get to do in a lifetime.” The passion in this week’s Transit Unplugged guest is second to none. Robbie Makinen came from a social work background and brought that mentality into the public transportation picture. He also served on the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) Board of Commissioners and has been its chairman before transitioning to CEO of KCATA.   Makinen lost his vision six years ago, but that hasn’t stopped him trying to change public transit with innovative ideas. He talks about the transition to using a paratransit system he wasn’t used to and how the lack of connections is terrifying to people with diverse-abilities. One of Makinen’s main focuses is the RideKC Freedom program. He notes that the reason for its success is because the program was built by focusing on the most vulnerable first, instead of thinking about them second as is often the case. His passion runs strong throughout the entire episode as he explains that public transit ‘isn’t about inanimate objects that just go from point A to point B. [It’s] about people.’ Some of the ways Makinen and KCATA are doing this is with other programs like RideKC Job Access and figuring out ways to diversify their funding streams so that public transit can positively affect as many people as possible. This episode dives deep into the items mentioned and so much more. You won’t want to miss it or Robbie Makinen’s passion – it’s contagious.    If you want to know more about KCATA, you can check out their website. Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.

Mike Grigsby is Vice President of Marketing & Technology for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and former CIO for the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). He has been involved with numerous innovation efforts throughout the Kansas City region, including leading several transportation and public safety technology initiatives.

It's Episode 9! We kick it off with Feedback/Updates (F/U) where we bring our listeners' feedback front and center—and all the listeners agree that Aaron has the best radio voice and Kim still can't talk loud enough. Today's episode is focused on autonomous vehicles (AV)—the technology that makes it work, major players, and current versus future capabilities. And as we love to do, this takes us into 'Takes and Debates' (aka T's & D's) about the impacts/disruptions that AV technology represents, everything from the Bill of Rights to organ donors .... we cover it all! We are #blessed to have Frank White III from the KCATA in studio to discuss his (non-transit) background prior to joining the KCATA, why he is passionate about public transport, and what the AV proliferation will mean to the transit sector. Be sure to check out what Frank is up to on his social feeds (Twitter: @FrankWhiteIII or LinkedIn: 'Frank White, III'). Not to brag, but Frank gives all our CoB listeners a 10 second way to save $$ on your next public transit ride during the interview—take a listen! We close out Episode 9 with Chapter 3 of Elon's Book Club, our longest running segment yet (humble brag), where we discuss our takes on Chapter 3 of the Elon Musk biography. Apologies to Elon, but he's got some work to do on his pick-up lines/dating strategies! If you have any questions or comments, you can DM us on Twitter/Instagram (@cobpodcast) or email us at cobpodcast@gmail.com!

This week on Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with KCATA Transit Security Division Chief Hugh Mills to talk about his efforts to provide the safest possible experience for passengers and operators alike. Mills discusses how difficult the job of a bus operator truly is, touches on his own unique experience driving a bus as a teenager in Arkansas, describes the trips he took in plain clothes to prepare him for the position of KCATA security chief, and details his extensive work history - which includes more than two decades in the U.S. Army, along with time spent in private security and nearly a decade working at the Jackson County Sheriff's office.

This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson will discuss the new app-based transit service RideKC Freedom with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority CEO Robbie Makinen. The service is built around the paratransit community in Kansas City, but when the app goes live on May 1, it will also be available to the general public. Makinen discusses the details of Ride KC Freedom, describes his own experiences with prior paratransit services offered by KCATA, discusses what he learned from the Bridj pilot program that concluded in March, and shares his vision for the future of transportation in Kansas City.

MARC, KCATA and other partners are updating the Smart Moves plan. RideKC will provide better transit access to jobs, support development in activity centers and corridors, and provide intra-city mobility—suburbs […] The post Forum: “Where is Public Transportation Headed in Greater Kansas City?” with Ron Achelpohl appeared first on KKFI.

Transit Talk on Vision and Safety – What is happening at KCATA? Host Janet Rogers of Transit Action Network, talks with KCATA's new CEO Joe Reardon and Vice President of […] The post Radio Active Magazine: Transit Talk on Vision and Safety appeared first on KKFI.

Janet Rodgers of the Transit Action Network interviews Kansas City Councilman Russ Johnson and KCATA’s Director of System Development Dick Jarrold on the issues and next steps involved in the […] The post Street Cars in Transit & The Hobbly Lobby Court Decision appeared first on KKFI.

When will Kansas City get a Prospect MAX? Why is the fleet changing to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) busses? What is this new Regional Transit Coordinating Council? If you ride […] The post Janet Rodgers of Transit Action Network interviews KCATA’s Mark Huffer and Dick Jerrold appeared first on KKFI.

For a very long time, Kansas City has had a ½ cent sales tax, called the Public Mass Transportation Fund, used primarily to fund the city bus system.  Because that was not enough for the bus system, in 2003 the citizens of Kansas City voted for an additional 3/8 cent sales tax dedicated for the Kansas City Area Transit Authority, the idea being that this would augment the 95% of the existing ½ cent tax being used to fund the KCATA. But the city began drawing off some of the ½ cent tax to other projects, in effect nullifying much of the 3/8 cent tax. In December 2010, the Kansas City City Council passed ordinance 100951 “directing the City Manager to incrementally increase current appropriations to Kansas City Area Transit Authority beginning May 1, 2010” and amending the City Code of Ordinances such that “at least ninety-five percent of the remaining sales tax for transportation…shall, by May 1, 2014, be appropriated and paid by the City to the Kansas City Area Transit Authority” and stating that “the City Manager is directed to increase the current appropriation to 95% beginning with the budget taking effect on May 1, 2011.”  (emphasis added) City Manager Schulte and the council ignored this ordinance in 2011 and 2012, and Schulte ignored it yet again in his proposed 2013 budget.  Since this show was recorded, the KC Star reports that $2 million will be peeled off to support the short line downtown streetcar.  As to ordinance 100951 that he has already ignored for a third year now, Schulte was quoted as saying “That ordinance was adopted before the streetcars.  I will ask the city to change the ordinance.” KC Transit Action Network co-founder Janet Rogers, active in getting the 2010 ordinance passed, is heard on the February 5, 2013 edition of Tell Somebody testifying in favor of restoring KCATA funding at a February 2, 2013 neighborhood budget hearing in Kansas City, and explaining the situation in a subsequent phone interview. This page and the podcast are produced and maintained by Tell Somebody and may or may not reflect the edition of the show broadcast on the radio.  Click on the pod icon above or the .mp3 filename below to listen to the show, or right-click and choose "save target as" to save a copy of the audio file to your computer.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, for free, at the iTunes store or your podcast directory. If you have any comments or questions about the show or any problems accessing the files, send an email to:  mail@tellsomebody.us  Twitter: @tellsomebodynow Tell Somebody on facebook