The Kingsport Area Transit Service Is In Need Of A New Larger Facility. Kats Is Now In Its 19th Year And Ridership Has Increased In Recent Years To Record Numbers In Light Of The Economy And Higher Gas Prices. The Service Offers Six Fixed Routes As Well As Dial-A-Ride Service For Seniors And People With Medical Conditions. The City Has Hired A New York-Based Engineering And Consulting Firm To Work With The Local Barge Waggoner Sumner Office To Conduct A Needs Assessment For Kats. The Work Is Expected To Wrap Up In September.