Community Action · June–September 2026

🚌 Support / Adopt-a-Stop

Thousands of Kansas Citians wait at outdoor bus stops with no shade and no water during extreme heat. Your group can show up with cold water this summer, and organizations that want a longer-term commitment can connect with KCATA's official Adopt-a-Stop pathway. Browse the top 50 priority stops below and claim one.

3,000+Metro bus stops
34KDaily riders
June–SeptProgram season
⚽ June 16–July 11Match watch party season
💧 Support-a-Stop
Show up this summer

Bring water, sunscreen, or supplies to a bus stop during heat advisories — one time or all summer. No long-term commitment required. Perfect for faith communities, businesses, neighborhood groups, and friend squads. Sign up below and CoolKC will coordinate supplies and communication.

🤝 Adopt-a-Stop
Commit beyond the summer

Want to make a lasting impact? Organizations can formally adopt a stop through KCATA — taking longer-term ownership of a corridor through future seasons and becoming a recognized transit partner. CoolKC can help route your interest to the right KCATA pathway. Read the Adopt-a-Stop details →

# Stop / Location Est. daily riders Peak hours Priority Shade? Action
Data note: Stop-level ridership counts are not individually published by KCATA. Estimates are derived from route-level ridership data (KCATA Q4 2025), BRT station designations, transit center status, and corridor vulnerability research. Priority weighting reflects daily volume, absence of shade, and heat vulnerability of the surrounding neighborhood. For official KCATA data visit ridekc.org/planning/dashboard. Per CoolKC's 2026 program launch, transit riders at bus stops are a primary focus population — with 3,000+ metro stops, many lacking shade or cooling, small actions like bringing water can make a big difference.

Ready to Go Further?

Adopt-a-Stop

Supporting a stop this summer is a great start. If your organization wants to make a longer-term commitment — supporting a stop or corridor beyond heat season — consider KCATA's official Adopt-a-Stop pathway.

KCATA Adopt-a-Stop Details →
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Houses of Worship

Congregations bring volunteers and a spirit of hospitality to stops near their location — year after year.

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Businesses & Nonprofits

Anchor your community presence by owning a stop — connecting neighbors to your services and to Cool KC resources.