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Public Transit

Transit – also called public transportation – has many benefits whether you ride or not. Riders can enjoy the opportunity to avoid the stress of driving, save money, and increase physical activity, among other things. Non-riders or people who only use transit occasionally can appreciate the fewer numbers of cars on the road. Everyone benefits from the improved air quality that sharing the ride brings.

Public Transit Plans

Regional Transit Implementation Plan

WAMPO collaborated with SRF Consulting Group, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, and Shockey Consulting Services to develop a Regional Transit Implementation Plan, starting in 2023 and concluding in 2025. This plan builds on previous transit studies and aims to improve regional transit through governance options such as interlocal agreements, joint powers agreements, or a Regional Transit Authority. It includes reports on transit history, feasibility, future scenarios, and implementation steps. Public engagement meetings gathered input on service enhancements, and service alternatives were evaluated using qualitative and quantitative criteria. The Transportation Policy Body (TPB) approved the plan on March 11, 2025. An administrative adjustment was processed on July 2, 2025.

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The purpose of the study is to look at current service throughout the region (Sedgwick County and parts of Butler and Sumner Counties) and work with communities and the public to understand whether the service meets the needs or whether additional service is needed. The plan evaluates:

  • What service could look like (days of the week, hours, schedules) 

  • How much it would cost

  • How it could be paid for

Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT-HSTP)

Human service transportation includes a broad range of transportation service options designed to meet the needs of all populations, including older adults, disabled persons and/or those with lower income.  A Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan should identify opportunities to assist more people, reduce service gaps and overlaps, and increase the cost-effectiveness of the service provided.

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The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, or CPT-HSTP, is a tool for the community to coordinate transportation programs for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income households within the WAMPO region. The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) updated its CPT-HSTP plan in 2023 and processed an administrative adjustment on September 26, 2025.

Connecting Communities: 2018 Wichita Area Transit Feasibility Study

The Wichita Area Transit Feasibility Study is a regional evaluation of the demand and support for transit service in the cities of Andover, Derby, Haysville, and Maize. The study is sponsored by the communities and Wichita Transit (a department of the City of Wichita) and funded by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO).


The study consisted of four primary objectives:

  • Reviewing existing transportation options, gaps and barriers

  • Evaluating population and employment characteristics along with travel patterns

  • Identifying transit needs and opportunities

  • Engaging citizens and stakeholders throughout the project

Public Transit Providers in the WAMPO Region

  • Butler County Transit Program: a service provided by the Butler County Department on Aging is a general public transportation program that offers a variety of routes throughout the county with Wichita urbanized area routes in the City of Andover and into the City of Wichita. Vehicles offer curb-to-curb service, Monday through Friday to anyone of any age. Operates demand-response service within the City of Andover on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. All general public transportation vehicles of this service are handicapped accessible. For more information visit: www.bucoks.com/158/Transportation

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  • Derby Dash: a service in the City of Derby, this on-demand public transportation service has been in operation since 2007. Providing affordable service within the Derby city limits, The Derby Dash is available to residents of all ages and is equipped with accommodations for older adults and people with disabilities living in the Derby city limits. Operates a demand-response service within its city limits on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: http://www.derbyweb.com/132/Derby-Dash-Public-Transportation

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  • Haysville Hustle: provides low-cost public transportation in the City of Haysville.  Haysville Hustle is a demand-response (curb-to-curb) service. All persons residing in the City of Haysville city limits are eligible to ride the Hustle.  Rides must originate from designated pick-up boundaries determined by the City of Haysville (east of Hoover, south of 55th Street, west of Hydraulic and north of 95th Street).  The bus will transport patrons within Haysville city limits with routes to 47th/Broadway in Wichita and 63rd/K-15 and Rock Road between 63rd and Madison Avenue in Derby. ​​Effective October 2022, The Haysville Hustle has expanded our drop-off destination boundaries to allow patrons more access to medical facilities such as dialysis, family medicine and cardiovascular care.  For more information visit: https://www.haysville-ks.com/haysville-hustle

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  • Mulvane Senior Center: the Mulvane Recreational Commission provides transportation for many of the senior activities. Some of the outings include trips to the area theaters, trips into Wichita to various museums and other places of interest, trips to other cities and many other fun and exciting activities are planned as well. For more information visit: https://www.mulvanekansas.com/department/?structureid=15

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  • Park City Senior Center: has a volunteer transportation program for residents of Park City, Bel Aire, Kechi, or Valley Center for adults over the age of 55. They also offer a Lyft Concierge program for qualifying trips. For more information visit: https://www.parkcityks.gov/69/Senior-Center

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  • Sedgwick County Transportation (SCT): a service provided by the Sedgwick County Department on Aging.  SCT provides limited on-demand transit services for medical and/or critical care purposes for Bel Aire, Derby, Goddard, Haysville, Kechi, Maize, Mulvane (Sedgwick County only), Park City, Valley Center, Furley, Schulte, Andale, Bentley, Cheney, Clearwater, Colwich, Garden Plain, Mount Hope, Viola, and the City of Sedgwick. For more information visit: www.sedgwickcounty.org/aging/transportation/

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  • Wichita Transit: a department of the City of Wichita, the Wichita Transit service provides fixed-route transit and paratransit services within the Wichita Urbanized Service Area. Operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information visit: https://www.wichita.gov/1459/Wichita-Transit​

Transit Resources

View information about the United Community Transit Coalition (UCTC) and Transit Marketing Toolkit

United Community Transit Coalition (UCTC) logo.
Economic benefits of public transportation poster. Learn more about Kansas transit at www.ksrides.org.
Poster featuring text that reads "You can save up to $13,000 a year by switching from driving to public transit". Includes a QR code for www.ksrides.org.
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