KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With KAT Reimagined beginning soon, the Knoxville Area Transit is offering free bus service for two weeks to make the transition easier.
KAT Reimagined is expected to launch on Monday, Aug. 26, and from then until Sunday, Sept. 8, passengers can experience the new and improved transit system.
“KAT Reimagined is a transformative step forward for our community," Isaac Thorne, city of Knoxville's director of transit, said. "By providing more frequent and consistent service, we are not only enhancing accessibility and convenience but also making a significant impact on our city's sustainability goals. We’re thrilled to offer two weeks of free service to give everyone a chance to experience the benefits of our new network firsthand.”
The project was initiated to address public demand for more frequent and consistent service throughout the week. The bus network will feature 20 fixed routes, bringing more than 94,000 Knoxville residents within a quarter-mile walk of a bus stop, according to a release from KAT.
With KAT Reimagined, 12,000 more residents will have access to buses running every 15 minutes. According to KAT, Routes 11/17 will combine to provide 15-minute service along Cumberland and Sutherland to Bearden on weekdays. Route 31 will offer 15-minute service along Magnolia Avenue through 6:15 p.m. on weekdays.
