Kcata intends to use allocated 5337 and 5339 funds for bus replacement activities to support transit operations throughout the kansas city missouri and kansas service areas

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority $1,034,318 on August 13, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to replace eight 40-foot service revenue buses—consisting of diesel and CNG vehicles—and support project management activities for transit operations across the Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas service areas. The award funds the acquisition of ADA-accessible vehicles to provide safe, reliable, and convenient transportation to transit riders in the bi-state region. KCATA identified the bus replacement as part of its Transit Asset Management plan. Performance extends through November 2, 2029, with place of performance in Missouri. No subrecipient activities are present in this award.

Activities

Funding from this award will support the replacement of eight 40FT service revenue vehicles and project management activities

Expected outcomes

The project will allow kcata to acquire ADA accessible vehicles to provide safe reliable secure and convenient transportation to the general public.

Intended beneficiaries

The transit riders of kansas city missouri and kansas service areas

Subrecipient activities

No subrecipient activities