MAY 2008

MARC’s annual meeting June 13; Kansas City Scout to receive Regional Leadership Award

MARC will hold its 12th Annual Regional Assembly on June 13. Mayor John Hickenlooper of Denver will provide the keynote address on regional collaboration in his community on transportation, infrastructure and natural resource protection. MARC also will present 2008 Regional Leadership Awards to honorees, including Kansas City Scout. More ››

National Sustainable Transportation Summit in Kansas City discusses local impacts on May 28

America’s network of highways, ports, freight and passenger railroads and transit systems is vital to the country’s economy, security and way of life. On May 28, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission members and local experts will discuss ways to sustain our transportation network in the future. More ››

MARC to develop regional position on next federal transportation bill

In preparation for the next federal transportation bill, MARC’s Transportation Legislative Advisory Committee is beginning to work with local, state and federal partners to develop the Kansas City region’s position on legislation and funding that affects our transportation system. More ››

Commuters can take action to ease congestion during kcICON construction on I-29/35

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s kcICON project officially kicked off on April 18. The three-year project will upgrade I-29/35 to six lanes from Route 210/Armour Road to Independence Avenue, and replace the Paseo Bridge. There are many ways commuters can help reduce congestion and travel delays in the corridor. More ››

U.S. 24/40 corridor master plan agreement finalized

All jurisdictions from the U.S. 24/40 corridor study have signed an agreement to use the 30-year master plan developed during the study to manage the Leavenworth County corridor, from K-7 to the junction of County Road 1 and U.S. 24/40. The finalized agreement enables cities to begin taking action on strategies listed in the plan. More ››

Transportation Improvement Program second quarter changes approved; special amendment released

In April the MARC Board of Directors approved the second quarter amendment to the 2008–2012 Transportation Improvement Program. A proposed special amendment would add new public transit and human services transportation projects and an I-70 environmental study. Public comments will be accepted through May 12. More ››

Regional efforts curb aggressive driving and promote sharing the road

In April the region's transportation safety partners and bicycle/pedestrian advocates conducted several education and enforcement efforts on aggressive driving and sharing the road. More ››

Kansas City, Mo., voters pass bus tax extension in April

In a strong showing of support for transit in Kansas City, Mo., voters passed a 3/8-cent sales tax on April 8 to help fund the bus system for 15 more years. The tax amounts to about $22 million per year. The city and transit authority continue planning a revised light-rail starter line proposal that is expected to go before voters this fall.