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Be air aware this Fourth of July
July 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
fireworks

Celebrate safely and breathe easier

Share input on which Planning Sustainable Places projects should be funded
July 1, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Southwest Blvd Las Tarascas sculpture ribbon cutting

Members of the public are invited to view project submissions and leave comments online until July 24. 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's June Board meetings
June 30, 2026 | Posted in News
Head Start Director Kasey Lawson presents to the Board of Directors in June 2026.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 23. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.
 

MARC selects Geraldine Ide Gardner as next executive director
June 23, 2026 | Posted in News
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors has named a new leader to guide the organization’s next chapter of regional service and collaboration.

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.