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Summit on environmental action draws hundreds
April 30, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Jasmin Moore and Missouri State Representative Emily Weber on a panel about shifting environmental conversations

The event, hosted by Climate Action KC, was the fourth summit held for the Kansas City region in the past ten years.

Harrisonville recognized for age-friendly efforts
April 24, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Harrisonville staff receive Communities for All Ages award

On Friday, April 18, MARC honored the city of Harrisonville for becoming a Silver-Level Community for All Ages at the First Suburb’s Coalition meeting in Grandview, Missouri.

Sign up for the MARC Air Quality Sensor Program
April 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Air quality sensor mounted to the exterior of a residential house.

Help track regional air quality by installing an air quality monitor outside your residence.

View the update to the region's long-range transportation plan and let us know what you think!
April 16, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City skyline in twilight with World War I Memorial

MARC has released the final draft of Connected KC 2050, and we want to know what you think about the future of the transportation system! 

2025 ozone season sees mild start
April 14, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The 2025 ozone season, which started March 1 and runs through Oct. 31, has been dominated by mild temperatures with expanding and intensifying drought to our southwest, according to forecasting partner Weather or Not. 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's March Board meetings
April 14, 2025 | Posted in News
A presenter during the March 2025 board meeting

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on March 25.

E-Bike Petting Zoo returns May 3
April 9, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Two individuals ride bikes in the park

A growing number of people in the Kansas City region are discovering that e-bikes are an efficient, convenient and fun way to get around. 

Government Training Institute introduces revamped offerings
April 2, 2025 | Posted in Local Government
Group of people seated around a room listening to the instructor

Learn about the updated GTI program and how it can fit your training needs.

Don't miss the Age of Celebration aging resource fair
April 1, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Age of Celebration 2025 banner

MARC is hosting a free block party and health fair featuring health and wellness vendors.

Circular KC launches amid opportunity for economic growth in material recovery
April 1, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Darren Beck of Ingenuity LLC reads notes from his phone during Circular KC presentation at Keystone CoLAB

Participating stakeholders gathered at Keystone Innovation CoLAB in the East Crossroads last week to launch Circular KC.