Kodiak Area Transit System is the public transportation provider for Kodiak Alaska. Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc. administers KATS and contracts with First Student Inc. who operates the system.
KATS provides safe, convenient public transportation services within the City of Kodiak and specific areas outside of City limits. We operate seven days a week; Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
KATS provides safe, convenient public transportation services within the City of Kodiak and specific areas outside of City limits. We operate seven days a week; Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Door-to-Door Service
KATS provides door-to-door service. this means you must meet the driver at the main door, main level or first floor of a building for an escort to the vehicle.
Please be ready to board the vehicle upon arrival. For safety and security reasons, drivers are not to leave sight of their vehicle by entering private homes and buildings, or go to rooms to pick up riders. Facility staff should be ready to assist the individual in and out of the building, if necessary.
Drivers do not carry people, mobility devices or packages. If this level of assistance is required an escort should be provided by the passenger.
If your condition is very fragile and you require specialized care in transit, you must provide a personal care attendant. KATS drivers are not trained as paramedics.
KATS will make every attempt to accommodate your wheelchair.
Wheelchairs larger or that exceed the weight or size limits of our wheelchair lifts may be denied service aboard KATS accessible vehicles. Please be sure that wheelchairs, or other mobility devices, are clean, safe and in good working condition before traveling.
Please be ready to board the vehicle upon arrival. For safety and security reasons, drivers are not to leave sight of their vehicle by entering private homes and buildings, or go to rooms to pick up riders. Facility staff should be ready to assist the individual in and out of the building, if necessary.
Drivers do not carry people, mobility devices or packages. If this level of assistance is required an escort should be provided by the passenger.
If your condition is very fragile and you require specialized care in transit, you must provide a personal care attendant. KATS drivers are not trained as paramedics.
KATS will make every attempt to accommodate your wheelchair.
Wheelchairs larger or that exceed the weight or size limits of our wheelchair lifts may be denied service aboard KATS accessible vehicles. Please be sure that wheelchairs, or other mobility devices, are clean, safe and in good working condition before traveling.
Eligibility
Everyone can ride! |
KATS Vehicles
KATS operates two wheelchair accessible buses. KATS vehicles are equipped with wheelchair restraints, and lifts. Our drivers are thoroughly trained in wheelchair restraint and passenger assistance in order to handle any passenger need. |
Ride Cost
Passengers are charged $2.00 each one way ride. Cash is accepted on the bus via the fare box; please use correct change since drivers cannot make change. The fare is $2. E-passes can be purchased using cash and check at either of the following locations. E-passes can be purchased with credit or debit cards only at Senior Citizens of Kodiak.
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