News

Updates and outcomes from MARC's May Board meetings
June 22, 2026 | Posted in News
Geoff Jolley, of LISC Greater Kansas City, speaks to the MARC Board about the Regional Housing Fund.

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

Share feedback on how your travels are affected by the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City
June 18, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Plaza transit during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City with streetcar, bus, bike and a car

Provide your thoughts on how the transportation system is handling the global event. 

Organic material partners wanted
June 16, 2026 | Posted in Environment
workers mix up black organic material in a bin with shovels

MARC is developing a transformative material recovery plan to establish a robust circular economy in the Kansas City region. We want to identify strategic partners who can contribute to materials-processing infrastructure that keeps more reusable and repurposed material right here in our region.

Share input on the quarterly TIP amendment
June 16, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
BNSF train on tracks

MARC has released an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program which adds 37 new projects.

WAY TO GO is helping Kansas City region residents save money and keep moving this summer
June 11, 2026 | Posted in News
A person holding a smart phone with the WAY TO GO trip planner on the screen.

WAY TO GO, a free commuter trip planner and carpool match program, is helping metro residents get where they need to go – whether that’s to work, grocery shopping or medical appointments.

Third annual Age of Celebration shares resources — and fun — with attendees
June 8, 2026 | Posted in Aging
Age of Celebration 2026 MARC resource table

More than 400 people attended this year's Age of Celebration, a free block party and aging resource fair open to adults over 60 and caregivers.

Stormwater field training showcases practical solutions for landscape professionals
June 8, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Instructor discusses items on a clipboard to trainees dressed in high-vis clothing in an overgrown field

Landscape contractors and public works staff from across the region gathered for a hands-on site training at Liberty Courtyard in the West Bottoms neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri.

2026 FTA Section 5310 application portal is now open
June 3, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Wheelchair close-up person boarding bus

MARC is seeking applications to support the transport of older adults and people with disabilities until July 17.

Regional planners tackle housing challenges at MARC roundtable workshop
June 2, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Shot of the audience, from behind, looking at the presenter

The workshop focused on how communities across the region can better align policies, resources and public understanding to address housing shortages and affordability concerns. 

Independence co-responder program is helping to change how the public sees police
May 26, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
Independence-co-responder-team

Initiative pairs law enforcement and mental health clinicians to address increasing demand for behavioral health crisis intervention