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Michael Graham, the former chief financial officer of Kansas City's transit agency, filed a lawsuit alleging that he was pushed out after sounding the alarm about the organization's finances.

KCATA's development arm aims to create walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with easy access to public transit. But some Kansas City leaders are concerned about the agency's use of tax incentives — and lack of affordable housing requirements.

Under a plan approved by RKCDC, the transportation authority's economic development arm, the Waldo74Broadway project would receive a 75% tax exemption for 20 years. Local residents say they're frustrated about why the plan includes no units set aside as affordable.

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

While it's free to ride the bus in Kansas City, only 13% of low-income households are near a transit system. KCATA says it's working to hire drivers and expand routes.

With passengers riding buses along 57 routes with 3,500 stops in Kansas City, Missouri, "not a day goes by without some sort of incident." District road supervisors like Ken Lewis are in charge of everyone's safety.

Before becoming dependent on the automobile, Kansas City was once known for its expansive public transit system. At one point, it had one of the largest cable car networks in the country.

County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to break away from a 2014 agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

Johnson County will have limited seven-day service for the first time, with an addition to the county's micro transit schedule. More stops will be added to some existing bus routes and an entirely new route between downtown Overland Park and Lenexa will be introduced this year.

Hop on a bike for your next Kansas City adventure, from North Kansas City down through Brookside and into Overland Park.

From an O’Neil-inspired streetcar to a conversation with those who know his story best, Kansas City “tipped their hat” to the local legend on his 109th birthday.