Wichita Transit contracted Parsons & Associates for an integrated communications plan and the council authorized applications for FTA bus and low/no emission grants that could fund 14 hybrid buses and ADA stop improvements (federal share ~85%–90% depending on program).

City Manager Dennis Marstall announced a soft preview of the new transit hub and said full operations begin June 6; he also summarized upcoming budget workshops, town halls, executive-session planning on land acquisition and several community events.

The Wichita City Council approved a 2026 transit network redesign that centralizes routes at a new downtown hub, increases frequency on the city’s busiest corridors, and launches outreach and a temporary fare-free transition. Council voted 7-0 to adopt the plan after extended public and council discussion about security, partnerships and school ridership.