Bus service offered to Big 12 tournament

The Big 12 Basketball Championship is in Kansas City, Mo., this week, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority offers the no-parking transit option to get fans to the games fast and conveniently.

On March 9-12, Main St. MAX Orange Line will offer frequent service throughout the tournament to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City, Mo.

Three fare options are available: RideKC fare is $1.50 per ride. An all-day pass costs $3, and can be purchased on the bus. Three-day visitor passes are available for $10 at KCATA offices, 1200 E. 18th St.

Main St. MAX service to Sprint Center: Northbound buses from The Plaza/Waldo to 3rd and Grand will stop at the Arena station at 12th and Grand. Southbound buses from 3rd and Grand will stop at the 11th at Grand station. The Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship will be held at Sprint Center, 1407 Grand.

Park and ride areas will be at 3rd and Grand; Wornall and Gregory; and 74th Terrace and Broadway, all in Kansas City, Mo.

For further information, visit www.ridekc.org or call the Regional Call Center at 816-221-0660 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.