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    • Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)

    Knoxville, TN 37915

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)

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    301 Church Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37915
    United States
    http://www.katbus.com/
    865.637.3000
    865.215.7820

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    Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is the public transit system for the city of Knoxville, Tenn. KAT also operates The T, the transit system for the University of Tennessee.

    Products and Press Releases

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    Fare Collection

    Knoxville Transportation Authority approves KAT recommendation to transition to cashless ticket or exact change for bus fares

    Nov. 12, 2024
    The transition aims to enhance the overall experience for customers while improving operational efficiency for KAT.
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    Knoxville Area Transit aims to bring greater flexibility, convenience and affordability to riders through fare capping.
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    Knoxville Area Transit launches account-based fare payment system

    Oct. 25, 2024
    Katpay aims to bring greater flexibility, convenience and affordability to riders through fare capping.
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    Knoxville Transportation Authority Board approves KAT Reimagined new bus network

    May 1, 2024
    The KAT Reimagined new bus network will take effect on Aug. 26, and will feature more frequent bus service on several routes and consistent service seven days a week.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Knoxville introduces all-electric buses to KAT fleet

    Sept. 17, 2021
    This order of the first 12 vehicles represents a step toward Knoxville’s clean and resilient future – and progress toward the city’s goal of reducing carbon emissions 80 percent...
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    Knoxville mayor appoints new transit director

    Aug. 6, 2020
    Isaac Thorne has been chosen for the position.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Knoxville celebrates purchase of first all-electric bus

    Dec. 20, 2019
    The bus manufactured by New Flyer is expected to start operations in 2021.
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    KAT Named Outstanding Transit System – North America

    June 21, 2017
    KAT has announced that the APTA has recognized KAT with the 2017 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award for small transit systems (less than 4 million passenger...
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    KAT Introduces Free WiFi on All Buses and Trolleys

    Jan. 18, 2017
    Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has announced that free WiFi is now available on all KAT buses and trolleys. KAT has been phasing in the service on the system and testing it over...

    Articles & News

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    KAT, Palm Tran to launch new bus services

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 22, 2024
    KAT’s new bus network starts Aug. 26 while Palm Tran’s BusLink pilot program begins Sept. 3
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    Left to right: Bi-State Development approved an investment to retain and train employees; KAT has increased starting wages to attract new talent and Transev has joined an effort to committing to hiring refugees over the next three years.
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    Transit recruitment news: Bi-State Development; KAT; Transdev

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 29, 2022
    Retention pay, higher starting pay and a commitment to hire refugees are all tactics transit stakeholders are using for workforce development.

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    KAT Employees Take Top Honors at State Conference

    Nov. 2, 2016
    Some of the top transit talent in the state is in Knoxville, including the best bus operator of a 40-foot long bus. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) brought home several awards from...
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    KAT to Offer New Outreach and Listening Sessions

    Oct. 6, 2016
    With the success of the Trolleys on Tap outreach sessions, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has announced it is expanding outreach to several downtown neighborhoods, heading out to...
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    Knoxville Area Transit’s east Superstop location – Kirkwood Street – undergoes a significant facelift.
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    Construction begins on Knoxville Area Transit’s East Superstop

    May 26, 2016
    A short East Knoxville street is getting some long-awaited improvements as Knoxville Area Transit’s east Superstop location – Kirkwood Street – undergoes a significant facelift...
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    KAT Proposes Changes to Trolley System

    Jan. 6, 2016
    KAT is proposing changes to the downtown trolley system, to include new service to The Old City, improved route schedule performance, later weekday service and better connections...
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    Shuttles begin three hours prior to kickoff and run several hours after the game.
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    KAT Football Shuttle Posts Record Ridership

    Oct. 9, 2015
    Loyal University of Tennessee football fans are taking the easy way to the game in record numbers. KAT’s football shuttle posted over 10,000 passenger trips for the game against...
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    KAT's Trolley on Tap events will allow Knoxville residents a chance to provide input on future service in the downtown area.
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    KAT Seeks Input on Downtown Trolleys

    Sept. 1, 2015
    With downtown’s continuing growth and development, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will be examining the downtown trolley service to determine if it is still meeting the needs as...
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    KAT Expands Sunday Service Aug. 30

    Aug. 20, 2015
    For years, the most requested improvement to the KAT system has been more Sunday service. Thanks to an approved budget request from the city of Knoxville, those requests will ...
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    Knoxville Station is located at 301 Church Ave., and is the city's first LEED certified building.
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    Knoxville Transit Supporters Celebrate 5 Years with Knoxville Station

    Aug. 14, 2015
    City officials and Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) staff and passengers will come together on Aug. 17, to celebrate five years in the John J Duncan, Jr Knoxville Station Transit ...
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    KAT’s success this past fiscal year can be attributed to recent improvements in service frequency, the addition of later evening service on neighborhood-based routes, and the Cumberland Avenue Free Fare Zone campaign.
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    KAT Ends Fiscal Year With Over 3 Million Passenger Trips

    July 28, 2015
    Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) ended the fiscal year with ridership totals of over 3 million passenger trips, up 119,000 over FY 14. The ending month of the fiscal year had a 12...