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Share input on Draft 2026-2030 TIP and amendment to Connected KC 2050
September 17, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City skyline viewpoint with highway

MARC has released a draft of the region's short-range transportation program and has a proposed amendment to transportation planning activities. 

Safety training highlights pedestrian awareness in the region
September 16, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Man walks across crosswalk to test compliance of drivers for pedestrian safety on Westport Rd and Genesee Street

Destination Safe partnered with SafeAcross on a crosswalk compliance study.

Urban Stormwater Conference returns this fall
September 15, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Attendees line up with professional development forms in hand at stormwater conference in 2023.

MARC Water Quality Education Committee invites you to join us Oct. 28-29 at Unity Village Conference Center near Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Climate and Environment Council seeks new members
September 10, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Graphic asking users to apply today to climate & environment council

Applications are open until Oct. 8.

September is National Preparedness Month
September 2, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
A family gathers batteries, flashlights and other items for a disaster kit

You never know when disaster will strike. National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. 

Area contractors, community leaders invited to help Renew the Blue
September 2, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Local landscaping contractors look out upon the Blue River with tour guide from Heartland Conservation Alliance

The Renewing the Blue project is planting native trees in riparian and wetland areas and neighborhoods along the urban reach of the Blue River, along with professional workshops and community engagement. 

Get moving for Walktober
September 1, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
People walking on trail at English Landing Park

Walk during the month of October and you can win a prize.

Enjoy the journey and join the Green Commute Challenge
September 1, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Cyclists on Trolley Trail in Kansas City

WAY TO GO’s Green Commute Challenge is back for its 17th year, offering Kansas City area commuters the chance to make their daily trips more meaningful.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's August Board meetings
August 28, 2025 | Posted in News
August 2025 Board of Directors meeting attendees

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Aug. 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

National Emergency Management Awareness Month recognizes vital, behind-the-scenes work to keep communities safe
August 19, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
memc-committee-members-august-2025

Inaugural campaign highlights essential role emergency managers play in safeguarding lives, property and community infrastructure.