Transportation Articles

Walking in the fall is the way to go to get around the region
October 2, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Illustration of people walking down a hill

KC Walks is inspiring the Kansas City region to walk, bike and stroll this fall. Come join us!  

MARC’s Total Transportation Policy Committee welcomes new community members
September 29, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
TTPC new member: Wyandotte County Health and WTS Kansas City

Two new community organization members from the region joined in August.

Share input on Draft 2024-2028 TIP and amendment to UPWP
September 21, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Bridge with blue skies

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

Operation Green Light project to improve traffic flow awarded SMART grant
September 18, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
View of traffic light and downtown KC from Burlington

The project uses data for traffic signal retiming to improve the flow of traffic in Greater Kansas City.

RideshareKC is now WAY TO GO
September 5, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
WAY TO GO brand history collage

Get connected to sustainable transportation options

How microtransit is advancing public transportation strategies in the Kansas City region
September 1, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Person in front a Ride KC Iris car

Ride KC IRIS and Johnson County Transit lead the way in regional mobility initiatives.

KCI regional transit options open for public review and comment
August 22, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
KCI transit study area

Please take the survey and provide comments to evaluate public transit options to the airport by September 25. 

Riverside has a vision for safe and convenient travel
August 22, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
City of Riverside, Missouri street with a crosswalk, car, and wide sidewalk

The city of Riverside in Platte County is leading the way in the implementation of complete streets policies in the region.

A look at how the region’s transportation system is performing
August 3, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
A couple crossing a crosswalk

In advance of an update to Connected KC 2050, MARC’s System Performance Report examines federally required performance measures and voluntary performance measures tied to regional goals. 

Northern Flyer Alliance seeks to expand passenger rail service to connect Kansas City to Dallas/Fort Worth
July 25, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Amtrak train at a station track

Group shares information about corridor designation process with MARC’s Total Transportation Policy Committee