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Share input on TIP amendment and update to the bikeway plan
March 17, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
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MARC has released a quarterly amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program and a draft update to the Greater Kansas City Regional Bikeway Plan.

Climate and Environment Council welcomes new cohort for 2026
March 17, 2026 | Posted in Environment
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The Climate and Environment Council held its first meeting of the year, welcoming a new cohort of appointed leaders across local government, nonprofits and community organizations. 

2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards
March 17, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Recognizing the lifesaving work of 911 dispatchers and calltakers across the region, MARC's Regional Public Safety Communications Program to host the 2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards 

The region repriced: What new housing data reveals about affordability in the Kansas City metro
March 16, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Key takeaway: Rentals under $1,000 a month nearly halved, home values rose up to 72% and cost burden affects nearly a third of renters in every county in the region.

MARC’s Give 5 program launches third year of volunteer matching
March 16, 2026 | Posted in Aging
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Give 5, a program that introduces older adults to volunteer opportunities, is now enrolling for spring classes.

MARC supports KCMO first responders Tri-Share Child Care pilot
March 16, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC Early Learning staff member recently provided information about the Child Care Works First Responders program at an informational meeting..

The MARC Early Learning department is helping the city of Kansas City, Missouri, sign up first responders for a new Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program by providing information and answering questions at city open enrollment events.

Initial figures show Kansas City region lost jobs in 2025
March 12, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Between December 2024 and December 2025, the Kansas City region economy lost 3,600 jobs — falling to 1,150,100 from 1,153,700.

Innovative approach boosts police mental health crisis response in Blue Springs
March 2, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Co-responder program sees success helping connect people in crisis with proper care

Call for projects is now open for four federal funding programs
February 26, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
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MARC is seeking project proposals for four Federal Highway Administration funding programs until March 20.

Streetcar doubles pace of new construction permits
February 24, 2026 | Posted in Data & Maps
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A decade of permit data show transit investment accelerated development while reinforcing existing neighborhood patterns.