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Fall into step with KC Walks
September 24, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
A family walks on a trail in early autumn

KC Walks encourages people across the region to improve their health, explore local trails and neighborhoods and connect with others by walking, rolling and biking this October.

$1.2 million awarded to advance sustainable places
September 24, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Clock Tower Landing MARC tour

Eighth round of MARC Planning Sustainable Places grants will fund 11 area studies.

MARC’s WAY TO GO launches 18th annual Green Commute Challenge
September 23, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
A person carrying a bike to a covered bus stop where other people wait

Participants and media can attend the Sept. 28 kickoff lunch to learn more about commuting to reduce air pollution and offset rising gas prices

New data analysis explores how the affordability gap is climbing the income ladder
September 21, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
A couple holding moving boxes in a mostly empty apartment

How does the region’s housing shortage affect the people who can least afford it?

Share input on the quarterly TIP amendment
September 15, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Road construction with asphalt being put on milled road

MARC has released an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program which adds 17 new projects. 

Climate and Environment Council seeks new members for 2027
September 11, 2026 | Posted in Environment
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Applications are due Friday, October 30.

Climate committee takes field trip to Clay County regenerative farm
September 10, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Seven people pose in front of an open field

Prairie Birthday Farm is a sustainable farm and land stewardship effort whose steward, Dr. Linda Hezel, along with her husband, Richard, manages by mimicking natural prairie permaculture and species diversity.

Share your feedback on project applications for federal funding
September 9, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Truck on road with buildings in the background in Kansas City

Review the projects and let us know what you think. The deadline for comments is Friday, Oct. 2.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's August Board meetings
September 4, 2026 | Posted in News
The MARC Board of Directors met on Aug. 25, 2026.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Aug. 25. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.
 

Ozone Action Alert issued for Wednesday, Sept. 2
September 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
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SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow