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Chiefs tackle landfill waste with help from MARC Solid Waste-funded compost biodigesters
December 9, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Side view of biodigester, with MARC Solid Waste Management District grant funding serial number affixed to it

In a pioneering move towards sustainability, the Kansas City Chiefs installed state-of-the-art composting biodigesters at their stadium ahead of the World Cup matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City parents and legislators meet to address child care issues
December 6, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Meeting attendees sitting around a table.

Kansas City parents and legislators met to address child care issues, hosted by MARC and Kids Win Missouri. Inspired by Head Start’s Parent Cafés, the event encouraged sharing experiences and solutions using the Strengthening Families Framework. 

Event focuses on how public transportation is funded
December 3, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Transit funding panelists

WAY TO GO hosted an informational panel event for the community.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's November Board meetings
December 3, 2024 | Posted in News
Tom Gerend, Kansas City Streetcar Authority executive director, gives a presentation to the MARC Board of Directors on Nov. 26, 2024.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 26.  

Kansas City economy cools down from red-hot pace
November 25, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Statue in front of Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City

Looking at a full year’s job growth, the Kansas City region gained 14,500 jobs over the past 12 months, ranking fourth among 11 peer metros.

Let us know what you think about the update to the region’s transportation plan
November 20, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
A room full of people viewing a presentation on the update to Connected KC 2050 by Martin Rivarola

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

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.

Regional response to short-term rentals
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
short-term-rentals-graphic

Short-term rentals (STRs) are a growing topic in the housing policy space. 

National trends and growing shortages in major US cities impact housing affordability in the Kansas City region
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
image of home construction

Key insights into fixing the region's housing market.

MARC 911 Outstanding Performance Awards call for nominations now open
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Safety & Security
2024-opa-awards-table

MARC's Public Safety Communication Program is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Performance Awards (OPAs).