may 2012

MARC accepting project proposals that improve air quality and surface transportation

MARC is conducting calls for transportation projects through June 22 that help improve air quality and reduce congestion, as well as enhance roads and rehabilitate bridges in the Kansas City region over the next few years. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that address public transit and other transportation alternatives in addition to traditional road construction projects. More

Oklahoma City mayor to speak at MARC annual meeting June 1

MARC will hold its 16th Annual Regional Assembly on June 1 at 11:30 a.m., at the Westin Crown Center. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will provide the keynote address. Under his leadership, the city is investing in a multimullion dollar visionary infrastructure program. MARC also will honor Kitty McCoy, past chair of the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance, with a Regional Leadership Award. Registration details

Region advances transit planning for Smart Moves corridors

MARC continues to work with local communities and transit providers to evaluate and select expanded public transportation options for several key Smart Moves transit corridors. Here are progress updates on the streetcar project in downtown Kansas City, as well as the Interstate 70 and Rock Island commuter corridors study. More

Review changes proposed to Transportation Outlook 2040

MARC has released Amendment #2 to Transportation Outlook 2040 for public review and comment. Transportation Outlook 2040 guides how the Kansas City region will manage, operate and invest $18 billion in its multimodal transportation system over the next 30 years. MARC proposes to split improvements to MO Hwy 92 (Project #653) into two phases and reprioritize the widening of MO Hwy 45 (Project #168) ahead of MO Hwy 92 phase two. Submit comments by May 18. Details

Risk of air pollution increases during ozone season

The Kansas City region's transportation system has a major impact on air quality, especially during spring and summer months. Ozone season, the seven-month period when ozone pollution can reach unhealthy concentrations, began April 1. Emissions resulting from moving people and goods are a major contributor to the formation of ozone pollution. More

Get in gear for Greater Kansas City Bike Week

Residents across the Kansas City region are invited to curb their cars and board their bicycles during Greater Kansas City Bike Week, May 14−18. Numerous community organizations and advocacy groups will offer activities to promote biking and walking as viable forms of transportation, as well good methods of recreation and fitness. More

Changes proposed to 2012 Unified Planning Work Program

In April, MARC approved Amendment #3 to the 2012 Unified Planning Work Program. The UPWP describes the transportation-planning activities MARC and other agencies will undertake in the region during a fiscal year. Changes included the addition of developing an area plan for the Southwest Johnson County Freight District. Amendment details

Transportation Improvement Program second quarter amendment proposed

In April, MARC approved the 2012 2nd Quarter Amendment to the 2012–2016 Transportation Improvement Program for public review and comment. The proposed amendment included 11 new and four modified projects. Amendment details