The JO has been providing public transportation services to much of Johnson County, downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas since 1980. The JO operates 5 days a week with most routes running during peak morning and afternoon times. The JO has over 100 drivers who drive approximately 100 coaches and cutaway vans. The JO vehicles travel approximately 8,300 miles every day.

Through The JO - Special Edition, curb-to-curb service for disabled, elderly and low income residents of Johnson County is provided.  
 
>> The JO brochure (.pdf)

Non-Discrimination Policy

Johnson County Transit does not discriminate on the basis of Race, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability status in employment or the provision of service.

For more information on JCT’s non-discrimination policies, or if you believe you have been discriminated against and need to file a complaint, please contact:

Transportation Director
Johnson County Transit
1701 West 56 Hwy
Olathe, Kansas 66061

Staff Contacts

>> Contact List

Johnson County Transportation Council

The Johnson County Transportation Council (JCTC) was created in 1979 by the Board of County Commissioners as an advisory committee in the area of mass public transportation. The JCTC meets regularly with the staff of the Transportation Department to consider, address and advise on various transportation-related issues. The JCTC makes recommendations to both the Transportation Department and the Board of County Commissioners.

>> Members
>> Goals & Objectives
>> Meeting Schedule

Lost & Found

For items lost on The JO, or The JO-Special Edition, call 913-715-VANS (8267).

Advertising

For information on advertising on The JO buses, please contact:

Chuck Ferguson
Deputy Director
913-715-8350
E-mail

The JO Facility

Johnson County Transit opened the Murray L. Nolte Transit Center in Olathe in May 2001. This new facility houses the administrative, maintenance and operations offices.

Address:

Johnson County Transit
1701 West 56 Hwy
Olathe, Kansas 66061

Click here to map the location of The JO Facility

Driving Directions: from I-35 southbound, take the 56 Hwy exit (217). Go west two miles. Turn left (south) at the stoplight on Robinson.

Transit Facility Native Prairie Restoration

Sustainability Issues

The JO is committed to making a positive contribution to environmental issues and sustainability. These are some of the key issues which pertain to transit development:

• Transit Facility Native Prairie Restoration
• Ozone pollution - reduced fares on Orange & Red days.
• MARC resources for Kansas City area:
  • Rideshare commuting options
  • Emissions calculator (.pdf)
• Cost of driving calculate all expenses related to driving to work
• Driving tips fuel savings tips

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

You may download The JO's DBE Program Overview(.pdf). DBE allows for equal opportunity when bidding on projects with The JO.

Holidays & Weather

The JO and The JO Special Edition will not operate service on the following designated holidays:

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (observed Monday July 5, 2010)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Reduced bus service may be implemented during observed holidays. Ample notice will be posted on the front page.

Please check local news reports for delays or call 913-715-8267 between 5:00 am and 7:00 pm.

The JO inclement weather & traffic procedures:

• The JO always plans to run ALL routes in a timely manner.
• Routes can run slow during severe weather and traffic conditions.
• In extreme cold, bundle up, the bus heater cannot keep up with opening doors and large windows.
• When routes run more than 30 minutes behind, or 15 minutes during business hours, rider alerts may be sent and local media will be contacted.
• Current Weather
• National Weather Service

Job Opportunities

>> The JO Job List

Rules - Policies

>> The JO Rider Code of Conduct(.pdf)

>> The JO Policies