Transportation and issues surrounding accessible KC
RideKC Bus Services in the Greater Kansas City Area
The Whole Person is always working to find helpful, accessible, and affordable resources in Kansas City to share with you. RideKC offers public bus transportation in the Kansas City area for everyone, and now through 2023, RideKC buses are “Zero Fare,” meaning they’re free to ride! For more information, tune into this video brought to you by TWP’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Independent Living Advocate, Clark Corogenes.
New Kansas City Transit Service for Johnson County, KS: RideKC Micro Transit
The Whole Person is happy to inform you that RideKC has expanded its 499 Micro Transit transportation in Johnson County, KS. Enjoy convenient and affordable public transportation to and from select areas ranging from Edgerton, KC to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. For more information, tune into this video brought to you by TWP’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Independent Living Advocate, Clark Corogenes.
IRIS is the new way to get around Kansas City!
We're excited to promote a fantastic new transportation service called IRIS, designed to help everyone, especially people with disabilities, navigate the Kansas City, MO area with ease. IRIS offers a budget-friendly transportation solution. This service ensures that mobility is accessible to all, making it easier to get to work, run errands, or visit friends.
The Whole Person is thrilled to share this valuable resource with our community and consumers.
Oats Transit: Reliable transportation in 87 counties of Missouri
We would like to introduce OATS Transit, the reliable transportation solution serving 87 counties across Missouri! Created to assist individuals of all ages, including those with disabilities, OATS Transit ensures seamless travel for work, errands, and social visits.
With budget-friendly fares and ADA-accessible buses, OATS Transit makes mobility accessible to all. Whether you're commuting to work, attending medical appointments, or running errands, OATS Transit is here to simplify your journey.
Inclusion, amenities featured in new Prospect MAX bus line
KSHB-TV 41 Action News; Published November 15, 2019
The new Prospect MAX bus line will offer new amenities, but also improved access to those with disabilities.
RideKC Promotional Video: Published on May 3, 2012
The Metro and MAX are important to the people of Kansas City - whether they ride or not. The Metro connects us to jobs, to health care, to education, to fun, and to each other. Features short interview with two TWP staff members, Sheila Styron and Patrick Palmer.
