Kansas Rides Has Added New Information!

We have been working hard to stay up to date on all you need to know about public transportation across the state.  Additional agencies throughout Kansas that provide public transportation have been added to our website.  Be sure to check back frequently so you can stay in the know with what is happening.  We are working hard to be your one-stop shop for service options.

Visit our website here: https://www.ksrides.org

Public Transit Helps Veterans Make Connections

For millions of veterans, public transportation provides essential mobility that helps them return to civilian life. We’ve heard from vets who ride public transit to connect with family and friends, access healthcare, and reach work. For vets who can’t drive—due to age or disability—public transportation is often their only mobility option.

Read more here: http://www.voicesforpublictransit.org/blog.aspx?id=06-14-2018

Parks and Nature

Savor the unspoiled landscapes of Kansas, from the nation’s largest remaining stand of tallgrass prairie to scenic byways and sparkling lakes and rivers.  There’s plenty of wildlife to enjoy as well, from the iconic bison that still roam to exotic species in zoos and wild animal parks. Kansas’ natural wonders will amaze you!  

Read more here to learn about the 26 state parks!

https://www.travelks.com/things-to-do/parks-and-nature/

Feds make $366M available to improve transit bus infrastructure

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the opportunity to apply for approximately $366.3 million in fiscal year 2018 competitive grant funding for transit bus projects nationwide.

Read more here:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/bus/news/730231/feds-make-366m-available-to-improve-transit-bus-infrastructure?utm_source=email&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=20180621-NL-MET-Express-BOBCD180615005&omdt=NL-MET-Express&omid=1102674354

OCCK Transportation will be closed on July 4th

June 25, 2018

Salina, Kansas –OCCK Transportation, including CityGo, 81 Connection and Paratransit services, will be closed on July 4th.  No vehicles or buses will run.

Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, July 5th.

For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit www.occk.com.  For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit www.salinacitygo.com. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

KDOT Information, News and Projects Specific to Your Area

District 2:  North Central Kansas

Keep up on what’s happening with KDOT projects within the region on their website:  http://www.ksdot.org/divoperat/district2.asp

Other regions are available as well.