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The KAT Reimagined project is a system-wide reimagining of the KAT bus network: where the buses go, and how often. This public-led process which began in 2021 resulted in a new Recommended Network that was adopted by the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA). The final detailed route maps and schedules were approved with minor changes by the KTA Board at their meeting on April 25, 2024.
This new network of routes will replace the current KAT network beginning August 26, 2024.
Please click here to review the approved route maps and schedules, or view the final maps and schedules by route listed below:
KAT Reimagined Bus Stop Changes
When the KAT Reimagined new bus network launches, your bus stop may change. To check your bus stop, zoom in on the map and find your stop. If your bus stop is moving or discontinued, it will be marked with a red X. Click on the red X to see the suggested alternative stop. Then you can click “Show Me Where” and the map will adjust to show you where that alternative stop is on the map.
We invite you to attend a Public Information Meeting to learn more about the KAT Reimagined bus network, the new routes and schedules, and to understand how the changes will affect your daily commute. KAT representatives will provide detailed information, answer questions, and demonstrate the Transit app bus network preview tool, which allows users to preview the new routes and plan their future trips.
Click HERE to for a How-to Guide on using the Transit app bus network preview tool.
We do not have any more public meetings scheduled at this time, however, our team is still here to assist you.
For questions about the KAT Reimagined detailed routes and schedules, or to plan a trip, you can call 865-637-3000, or email your question here.
You can find out all of the background and public process, view the map, and learn about the frequency improvements and other changes, by visiting katreimagined.com. But the infographic below shows some of the highlighted improvements:
The Regional Coordination Study.
In addition to KAT, Knox County CAC provides transportation services within the City and County, and East Tennessee Human Resources Agency (ETHRA) also provides service beyond Knox County and within. How can these three organizations work together more effectively? See the results of the coordination study here.
Regional Transit Study.
The metropolitan area of Knoxville is growing rapidly, and many people commute between counties for work, shopping and more. How can we start thinking of transit as a more regional solution to a variety of challenges, from carbon emissions to congestion? Read the high-level overview report here.
