Aug 7, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Isaac Thorne to be the Knoxville’s new Director of Transit. Thorne is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Connect Transit in Normal, Illinois. “Isaac has a winning track record in the transit industry,” Mayor Kincannon...
Jul 2, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
In adherence to Mayor Kincannon’s Emergency Executive Order No. 19, face coverings will be required for all individuals while on board Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses, as well as at Knoxville Station Transit Center, effective Monday, July 6, 2020. Masks will be...
May 18, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
As we all work to navigate a new normal many parents are looking for ways to entertain children at home. Knoxville Area Transit wants to help bring public transit to your kids! There are so many activities you can do while you ride the bus; you can read, listen to...
Mar 25, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is urging the public to refrain from using transit except in the case of essential needs such as work, grocery and drug stores. In an attempt to keep bus operators as safe and distanced from the public as possible, as well as protect...
Dec 10, 2019 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Mayor Madeline Rogero and others celebrated the purchase of Knoxville’s first all-electric buses, with an announcement and a ride on the all-electric bus from the selected manufacturer, New Flyer. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is hopeful that the new buses will begin...
Oct 25, 2019 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Knoxville Area Transit is pleased to announce that Mayor Madeline Rogero has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for her efforts in enhancing and promoting transit in Knoxville throughout her two terms...
