october 2012

go green, save green:

Green Commute Challenge participants reduced driving and pollution during summer months

Jeff Gulley rides his recumbent bicycle to lunch

Commuters from local companies saved enough miles during the Mid-America Regional Council’s fifth annual Green Commute Challenge to drive Interstate 70 from Kansas City to New York City — and back — nearly 669 times. It was a fun way for employers and commuters to address air quality and gas prices during hot summer weather and peak travel season [More] 

organization profile:

Creativity keeps city of Shawnee team engaged in Green Commute Challenge

Team coordinators Katie Killen and Jonathan Wiles

What does it take to get people to sign up for the Green Commute Challenge and hold their interest for three months? Talking to people and tailoring events and rewards for your team, say Katie Killen and Jonathan Wiles, who coordinated the city of Shawnee's team this year. [More]

in the news:

Johnson County Transit to cut service and consider increasing fares

Johnson County Transit plans to eliminate several of the county system’s bus routes starting in January 2013 due to a budget crunch resulting from reductions in state and federal funding. It also will modify and operate reduced service levels on other routes that were initially proposed to be cut. In addition, the transit operator recently held public meetings to discuss proposed fare increases. [More]

in the news:

Changes made to many Metro bus routes

Earlier this month, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority adjusted service schedules on a number of bus routes as part of the Metro2012 package of changes. These changes are intended to create a more efficient network of transit routes, while providing a public transit system that is easier for customers to use. [More]

spotlight:

Metro's largest transit center project kicks off at Indian Springs site

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority broke ground Sept. 19 on what will be the region's largest transit center on State Avenue at 47th Street, the site of the former Indian Springs Shopping Center. [More]