KDOT – Kansas Public Transit

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The Kansas Department of Transportation administers state and federal funding for rural public transit and coordinates transportation programs for seniors, people with disabilities, and underserved communities across Kansas. Fathers in rural areas can call the Topeka office on SW Harrison St to find out about local transit providers offering on-demand rides, medical transportation, or employment shuttles. Many rural services are free or low-cost for qualifying riders.

Contact & Details

Address: 700 SW Harrison St, Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-3585

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Kansas

Kansas district courts handle family matters in each of its 31 judicial districts. The Child Support Services division operates under the Department for Children and Families. Wichita, Kansas City KS, Overland Park, and Topeka are the largest cities. Kansas Legal Services provides statewide civil legal aid, with fathers' rights and family law among the top case types.

More Transportation in Kansas

  • Wichita Transit — Wichita Transit provides public bus service across the Wichita metro area with fixed routes, express service, and paratransit options for ri
  • Topeka Metro — Topeka Metro operates public bus service throughout the Topeka area with fixed routes, the Topeka Metro Bikes bike share program, and paratr
  • Johnson County Transit — RideKC, operated through Johnson County Transit, provides public bus service across Johnson County and connects with the broader Kansas City
  • Lawrence Transit System — Lawrence Transit operates public bus service throughout Lawrence, including the University of Kansas campus, along with paratransit for ride
  • Manhattan Area Transit (ATA Bus) — ATA Bus provides public transit service in Manhattan and the surrounding Flint Hills region, with fixed routes, on-demand rides, and accessi
  • Salina Area Transit (CityGo) — CityGo provides public bus service for the Salina area with fixed routes and paratransit for riders with disabilities. Fathers can get sched

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.