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Volunteers show love to local ecosystem for Earth Week
April 27, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Staff cut wire container over roots for new tree

During Earth Week, residents and local volunteers got outside to clean up litter, plant trees and foster environmental awareness in the Kansas City region.

Find your trail for Bike Month!
April 27, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Illustration of a woman riding a bike in the city, with the words for this year's campaign: Find Your Trail.

Explore new trails or rediscover familiar ones this spring, one mile at a time

Safety and Mobility Showcase highlights new tools and plans for safer transportation
April 24, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
MARC employees at the Safety and Mobility Showcase

MARC hosted a Safety and Mobility Showcase on April 16 at The Whole Person in Kansas City, Missouri, bringing together local leaders and transportation stakeholders to explore resources that can help communities advance safety and mobility goals. 

KCK awarded Silver Communities for All Ages recognition
April 22, 2026 | Posted in Aging
KCK silver KCC award 2026

Kansas City, Kansas, was awarded the Silver Level designation for the Communities for All Ages program on Friday, April 17, at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting in Raytown.

911 calltakers and emergency dispatchers honored for role in keeping communities safe
April 22, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
A group of award recipients at the 2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration

MARC's Regional Public Safety Communications Program hosts the annual Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance awards to honor the important role telecommunicators and 911 calltakers play in keeping our communities safe.

Share input on 2026 UPWP and TIP amendments
April 21, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Road closed on local road

Review and comment on amendments to the transportation plans that include a road reconstruction and intersection improvements. 

New KCRainKeepers.org helps residents reduce stormwater pollution
April 10, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A blue rain barrel on a pedestal outside a home.

KCRainKeepers.org teaches Kansas City area residents how to reduce stormwater pollution and protect local waterways through simple, everyday actions.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's March Board meetings
April 7, 2026 | Posted in News
Cy Splichal, transportation planner, speaks to the MARC Board of Directors.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on March 24. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

April is Earth Month
April 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A group holding litter clean up tools below the Rosedale Arch in KCK

Explore resources to develop sustainable habits like reducing food waste, recycling and conserving energy.

How preapproved building plans can reform small-scale housing production
March 31, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
portfolio-home-design-collage

The Kansas City region faces persistent underproduction of housing across price points as demand grows. Preapproved building plans are one solution cities like Overland Park are using to reduce permitting time and quicken the development process for missing middle housing.