Transportation Articles

2024 Green Commute Challenge recap
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
People holding signs for the Green Commuter Stop during the 2024 Green Commute Challenge.

WAY TO GO’s Green Commute Challenge returned for its 16th year this fall, welcoming almost 300 participants from teams around the Kansas City region committed to taking greener ways to work.

Federal funding opportunities focus of White House officials’ visit
November 8, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Group of leaders at the roundtable

Federal and local officials convened on Oct. 28 to explore investment opportunities for the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor and the region.

Join the discussion on the future of transportation in the region
October 29, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Liberty Memorial Tower at sunset

The ConnectedKC 2050 plan update public meeting is on Nov. 14! 

Nearly $1.5 million awarded to advance sustainable places
October 24, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Gilham Road bicycle lane

Seventh round of MARC Planning Sustainable Places grants will fund 17 area projects

Bike event engages commuters
October 15, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Commuters participate in Bike Bus for Grown-Ups event on Oct. 11.

WAY TO GO organizes a second Bike Bus event during the Green Commute Challenge.

Share input on 2025 UPWP draft
October 14, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City skyline with busy highway in autumn

MARC has shared a draft of the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program.

Review and comment on project applications for federal funding
September 19, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Roundabout aerial

The deadline for comments was Friday, Oct. 4.

Peer Regions Transit Report puts spotlight on region’s transportation efficiency
September 18, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Riders board RideKC bus

The report analyzes how transit operates in the Kansas City region compared to 14 peer regions.

Public invited to comment on Transportation Improvement Program amendment
September 17, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Road milling machine resurfacing road

Review and comment on the amendment which includes 3 new projects. 

Enjoy the journey and join the Green Commute Challenge
September 17, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Ride the KC Streetcar. Get around downtown Kansas City, Mo., the River Market and the Crossroads the sustainable way.

The 16th Annual Green Commute Challenge is a free competition among Kansas City area commuters that rewards taking greener transportation options throughout the month of October.