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Basic Services
UT
Trolley
The Lift
Sports Shuttle
Express: Park and Ride
Shop and Ride
Seniors

BASIC SERVICES

Knoxville Area Transit offers a wide range of services and programs for the Knoxville community. We operate regular fixed route service throughout the city of Knoxville. Service times vary by route. For specific information about routes, visit our Schedules and Maps.

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UT

KAT and The University of Tennessee have a strong partnership in providing transportation throughout the campus as well as the community. "The T" is The University of Tennessee Transportation System, operated by KAT. The basic T routes include East-West, North-South, Ag Express and Late Nite. In addition, the T: Access provides service for persons with disabilities and the T: Link transports students traveling late at night to the Late Nite bus or to their destination.

For more information on the T services and schedules, visit www.RideTheT.com.

KAT also offers a number of routes to and from campus to connect commuter students, faculty, and staff. More than 10 bus and trolley routes travel to and through campus, replacing an estimated 600 cars from campus traffic each day. The KAT/UT partnership also encourages members of the university community to use the regular KAT system rather than driving alone. UT semester passes offer unlimited rides at a discounted rate of $50. Passes are available at UT's Central Ticket Office.

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TROLLEY

New Trolley Routes

New trolley routes started operating on August 15, 2011. New trolley maps are available at locations throughout downtown, including Knoxville Station; You can also download a pdf of the new trolley route brochure here.

Or, to download JUST the trolley map (not the rest of the brochure), click here.

New Trolley Routes are:

Downtown Loop: runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Loop extension (providing service to Summit Towers) runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)

Gay Street Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)

Vol Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes weekdays before 6 p.m.; every 15 minutes after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays)

Trolleys do not run on holidays or on Saturdays when there is a UT home football game.

The trolley service operates fare-free.

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THE LIFT

KAT offers Paratransit LIFT service for those persons who are unable to use regular fixed-route buses. The LIFT is by reservation only, and you must be certified by KAT to use the service. All LIFT passengers must re-apply every two years in order to keep their certification current. The LIFT handbook contains detailed information on using the service. Anyone wishing to apply for LIFT certification should read the handbook prior to filling out an application.

Download PDF version of the handbook.

Download The LIFT application.

(Adobe Reader is required to read these files. Download Adobe Reader free.)

A few tips: Trips must be scheduled by 4 p.m. the day before service is required. In order to ensure your trip is arranged as close as possible to your desired schedule, we recommend at least 7 days advance notice. Trips may be booked up to 14 days in advance. On the day of your trip, be ready several minutes early and have your fare ready. The cost for the service is $3.00 each way ($6.00 round-trip).

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SPORTS SHUTTLES

Don't fight the game-day traffic!

KAT offers shuttles for UT home basketball games.

Basketball Shuttles

All Basketball Shuttles are free!

Men's Home Games: Shuttles depart from the Ag Campus, Lot 14 and Lot 22 beginning about two hours prior to tipoff.

Women's Home Game: Shuttles depart only from the Ag Campus, beginning about two hours prior to tipoff.

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EXPRESS: PARK & RIDE

KAT currently offers two express routes from west Knoxville: 101X: Cedar Bluff Express and 102X: Farragut Express. Buses depart in the mornings from the Park & Ride lots and serve UT's Ag and Main Campuses, and downtown Knoxville. In the afternoon, buses begin on the UT campus before picking up in downtown to return passengers to the Park & Ride lot. Fares are $2 each way on express routes, and 20-Ride passes are available for $35. Passengers may use regular fare media with an additional 50 cents in the farebox. UT semester passes are not accepted on this route. There is no charge to park at Park & Ride locations.

Download PDF Express route maps below (Adobe Reader is required. Download it for free.

Route 101X: Cedar Bluff Express

Route 102X: Farragut Express

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SHOP & RIDE

We are proud to be partnering with Knoxville's Three Rivers Market with a special offer to their customers: Shop at Three Rivers Market, ride KAT home for free. If you spend $10 with Three Rivers, you can request a free one-ride bus pass home.

If you are a business interested in offering this same program to your own customers, simply purchase the passes, then let us know and we'll be glad to promote you on our site. To purchase passes, call us at 865.215.7819 or visit the Fares section to download a mail order form.

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SENIORS

Seniors age 65 or over can ride KAT for half the regular fare. The discounted fare (also termed SDS fare, for Seniors, Disabled and Students) is 75 cents per ride for regular, fixed route fare. You will need to show a KAT I.D. card or a Medicare card to qualify for this discounted fare.

First-time Rider?

Nervous about riding the bus for the first time? We offer travel training for seniors. This training can be done on an individual basis or in a group, and covers the basics such as reading a schedule, waiting for the bus, using the farebox, and getting off the bus. For more information or to schedule a training session, call KAT's Customer Service Manager at 637-3000.

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