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Updates and outcomes from MARC's April Board meetings
May 12, 2026 | Posted in News
Bloch fountain surrounded by colorful tulips

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on April 28. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

Be prepared this ozone season
May 11, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The start of this year’s ozone season, which runs from March 1 through Oct. 31, looks a bit like last year – mild despite a few hot and steamy days in April. 

New MARC open data portal makes regional data easier to find, explore and use
May 11, 2026 | Posted in Data & Maps
Sunset over Kansas City skyline including Union Station

Explore datasets, interactive maps, dashboards and stories from the Kansas City region

Annual Age Positive event provides forum for aging services providers
May 11, 2026 | Posted in Aging
Age Positive 2026 group photo

Around 150 professionals in aging services met on May 5 for the 11th annual Age Positive conference. 

2026 Greater Kansas City Regional Trails & Bikeways Map now available in print
May 5, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Trio of 2026 bike maps

In celebration of National Bike Month, MARC has released an updated version of the Regional Trails & Bikeways Map.

2027 Planning Sustainable Places call for projects is now open
May 4, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas Ave streetscape in downtown Olathe as part of a Planning Sustainable Places study implemented

MARC is seeking applications for studies until June 22.

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 man riding a bike in the woods

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.