816.221.0660 ABOUT KCATA DOING BUSINESS TRANSIT INITIATIVES CONTACT You are here: Home > Transit Initiatives MAX & Bus Rapid Transit MAX is RideKC’s bus rapid transit line (BRT) serving highly populated residential and commercial corridors in Kansas City, Mo. Plans are underway to implement this premium service along Prospect Ave. and into downtown KCMO. From its vehicles to service, MAX touts its unique identity. Customers reach their destinations with greater ease because of MAX’s faster, more reliable service. MAX vehicles have a distinctively sleek design, while MAX stations are substantially larger than standard bus stops. In addition, one of the more popular customer-friendly MAX features includes real-time arrival information that helps transit customers know exactly when MAX will arrive. MAX Features Frequent service Traffic signal priority Fewer stops for faster service Highly visible MAX stations Sleek, distinctly designed vehicles Unique branding MAX debuted with Main MAX in 2005, changing the face of transit in Kansas City. Following on the success of Main MAX, a second MAX line was developed for Troost. This line opened in 2011, featuring green technologies such as hybrid vehicles, solar lighting, pervious pavement and rain gardens. Above: The distinct looking MAX vehicle. Above: The Troost MAX line features artwork along the line. Back TRANSIT INITIATIVES Connecting Swope Study Downtown Service Improvement Concept Freedom On-Demand Independence Ave. BRT Study Kansas City Streetcar Light Rail MAX & Bus Rapid Transit North Oak Study Prospect MAX RideKC Next RideKC: Bridj Pilot State Ave. Connex Stop Optimization TIGER Projects Trolley Track Trail Troost MAX LIGHT RAIL NEWS More News MAX-BRT NEWS More News ABOUT KCATA Who We Are Civil Rights Funding The Environment Board of Commissioners DOING BUSINESS Job Openings Bid Opportunities Procurement Forms and Guidelines TRANSIT INITIATIVES Downtown Planning MAX Bus Rapid Transit Streetcar Trolley Track Trail Google Transit Data Feed CONTACT KCATA News Contact Form Customer Service Media Relations Advertising CALL 816-221-0660 © 2021 Kansas City Area Transportation Authority 1200 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 Follow KCATA: