News

Climate and Environment Council seeks new members for 2025
December 19, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Collection of local leaders discuss topic in roundtable setting at MARC office

Apply by Jan. 10, 2025, to be part of this action-oriented group. 

 

MARC announces key leadership appointments
December 18, 2024 | Posted in News
Rivergate building, home of the MARC offices

MARC is pleased to announce three internal leadership appointments that will support the organization’s efforts to build new capacity and achieve key regional outcomes.


 

Share your feedback on amendments to two transportation plans
December 18, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
A wintry image of the Kansas City skyline with light snow on the ground

Review and comment on amendments to the transportation plans 

KC Plogtober wraps 2024 season
December 9, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Plogtober winners pose with Natalie Unruh and the Plogtober trophy

Team Johnson County wins "Top Plogger" award for largest daily turnout for volunteers during KC Plogtober, with Team Jackson County winning most volunteers overall.

Chiefs tackle landfill waste with help from MARC Solid Waste-funded compost biodigesters
December 9, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Side view of biodigester, with MARC Solid Waste Management District grant funding serial number affixed to it

In a pioneering move towards sustainability, the Kansas City Chiefs installed state-of-the-art composting biodigesters at their stadium ahead of the World Cup matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City parents and legislators meet to address child care issues
December 6, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Meeting attendees sitting around a table.

Kansas City parents and legislators met to address child care issues, hosted by MARC and Kids Win Missouri. Inspired by Head Start’s Parent Cafés, the event encouraged sharing experiences and solutions using the Strengthening Families Framework. 

Event focuses on how public transportation is funded
December 3, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Transit funding panelists

WAY TO GO hosted an informational panel event for the community.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's November Board meetings
December 3, 2024 | Posted in News
Tom Gerend, Kansas City Streetcar Authority executive director, gives a presentation to the MARC Board of Directors on Nov. 26, 2024.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 26.  

Kansas City economy cools down from red-hot pace
November 25, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Statue in front of Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City

Looking at a full year’s job growth, the Kansas City region gained 14,500 jobs over the past 12 months, ranking fourth among 11 peer metros.

Let us know what you think about the update to the region’s transportation plan
November 20, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
A room full of people viewing a presentation on the update to Connected KC 2050 by Martin Rivarola

MARC is updating Connected KC 2050, the region’s long-range transportation plan, and needs your input.