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| JULY / AUGUST 2010 |
COMMUTER PROFILE: |
Library employee combines bus commute and love of books
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Abby Sidener |
When Abby Sidener signed up to take the Green Commute Challenge, she had no idea the benefits would also extend to her work with the Kansas City Public Library. Sidener uses her daily commuting by public transit to distribute children's books on the bus in support of the library's "Books to Go" outreach initiative. [More] |
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GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN: |
Green Commute Challenge savings add up |
| Forty-two teams and 1,140 commuters are taking part in the third annual Green Commute Challenge, which runs through Aug. 30 and is sponsored by MARC's RideShare and Air Quality programs. The challenge promotes the use of transportation alternatives during the summer ozone season, and encourages area employers to form teams. So far, participants have prevented more than 357,000 miles of driving and 330,000 pounds of harmful emissions, and saved nearly $200,000 in driving costs. [More] |
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A LA MODE: |
New transit service from Johnson County to downtown |
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In July, Johnson County Transit began operating five new bus routes as part of its strategic plan for expanding service in the Metcalf Avenue, Shawnee Mission Parkway and 75th Street corridors. The new routes will offer more daytime transportation options in Overland Park, Mission, Fairway, Prairie Village, Shawnee and Lenexa — connecting to the Country Club Plaza and downtown Kansas City, Mo. [More] |
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UNDER STUDY: |
KCATA undertakes analysis to improve transit efficiency and service |
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is conducting a comprehensive service analysis of bus service in, to and from Kansas City, Mo. The study goals are to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and provide better service. Commuters are encouraged to provide feedback through a preferences survey. [More] |
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COOL TOOL: |
Apps help commuters on the go |
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City-Go-Round is a website that helps commuters find useful transportation-related applications (apps) to help them move around cities. While focused primarily on public transit and accessible data, developers also are creating Web-based and smartphone apps for biking, walking and driving. [More] |
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In this issue:
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Does commuting by car contribute to obesity?
A new infographic from GOOD and Hyperakt shows how people get to work in each state, next to the state's obesity rate. The comparison tells a striking story. |
How can we reduce air pollution in Greater Kansas City?
Help prioritize ideas to make the Kansas City region's air cleaner and healthier. MARC's Air Quality program is hosting a public meeting on Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, as part of updating the region's Clean Air Action Plan. This plan describes voluntary steps citizens and communities can take to reduce air pollution. Learn more and RSVP |
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