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Johnson County commissioners direct staff to bring regional fare policy and World Cup fare schedule to full board
Summary
At a Committee of the Whole on April 16, 2026, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners heard a regional fare proposal that includes World Cup Link fares (day $5, 7-day $25, tournament $50), a June 1 phase-one technology rollout and fare-capping for equity; commissioners voted 7-0 to have staff place the policy and rates on the next full board agenda.
Johnson County commissioners on April 16 heard a presentation on proposed regional fares and a phased payment rollout tied to the 2026 World Cup and directed staff to bring the regional fare policy and proposed rates to the next Board of County Commissioners meeting for formal consideration.
Aaron Otto of the County Manager's office opened the briefing and described two near-term items: World Cup fares for the county's Link service and a broader return of fixed-route and paratransit fares. "Before you, we're going to talk about really two things and a little bit of a transit update at the end," Otto said, introducing the staff presenters.
Why it matters: staff recommended adopting rates promptly so new fare technology and ticket products can be in place for a June 1 phase-one rollout tied to World Cup operations. The Board's action would not by itself set final policy but directs staff to prepare an adoption item at the next full board meeting.
What staff proposed and how it would work
- World Cup Link fares: staff said the Link service will use the KC2026 regional…
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