Transportation Articles

MARC receives $400,000 federal grant for transportation safety plan
December 18, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Girl with bike on crosswalk passing a stopped car

The comprehensive plan aims to make the region a leader in transportation system safety

Local roadways to get preventive maintenance with federal funds
December 4, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Asphalt steam roller resurfacing a road

Two contractors will perform preventive maintenance on local roadways in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties as part of the Regional Preventive Maintenance Program (RPM).

Help shape the future of transportation in the region
November 20, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Presentation screen about the Connected KC 2050 update with the assistant director of transportation, Martin Rivarola

MARC is updating the long-range transportation plan, Connected KC 2050, and needs your input. 

MARC transportation planning area expands to include Ray County
November 20, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Ray County Courhouse

Ray County jurisdictions now have access to federal transportation funds and technical assistance through MARC following state approval.

Green Commute Challenge announces winners
November 15, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
KCMO Team - Green Commute Challenge

WAY TO GO’s Green Commute Challenge returned for its 15th year this fall, welcoming almost 300 participants from teams around the Kansas City region committed to taking greener ways to work. 

MARC seeks community representatives for two committees
November 7, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Trio of cyclists in the Gilham bike lane

The Active Transportation Programming Committee and Air Quality Forum are looking for new representatives to join. 

Call for projects is now open for Connected KC 2050
October 26, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The metropolitan transportation plan, Connected KC 2050, opens call for projects. 

Share input on 2024 UPWP draft and the Public Participation Plan
October 17, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Trains over tracks with sunset

MARC has shared a draft of the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program and update to the Public Participation Plan. 

Walking in the fall is the way to go to get around the region
October 2, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Illustration of people walking down a hill

KC Walks is inspiring the Kansas City region to walk, bike and stroll this fall. Come join us!  

MARC’s Total Transportation Policy Committee welcomes new community members
September 29, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
TTPC new member: Wyandotte County Health and WTS Kansas City

Two new community organization members from the region joined in August.