Transportation Resiliency KC

Transportation Resiliency KC is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the durability and adaptability of our transportation networks. By focusing on proactive planning, innovative solutions, and community engagement, we strive to ensure that our roads, bridges, public transit, and other critical infrastructure can endure and bounce back from disruptions such as extreme weather events, economic changes, and other unforeseen circumstances.

MARC’s goal is to support the region’s ability to limit disruptions to the transportation system as well as reduce disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations.

MARC is partnering with Cambridge Systematics, Hoxie Collective and Burns & McDonnell for this project.

A resilient transportation system is...

Flexible – Users can take a different route or a different mode (such as transit instead of driving) if one is impacted.
Equitable – One group is not overly burdened by climate and weather-related hazards impacting their transportation system such as extreme heat or roadway flooding.
Robust – Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure are designed and maintained to resist extreme weather events and climate hazards.
Proactive – The transportation system utilizes smart technology and community partnerships to better predict potential transportation disruptors that help mobility rebound more quickly.
Community-Focused – Balances community-scale needs with regional vision of resilience.

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Survey

A survey was conducted along with an interactive mapping activity to provide comments on specific locations and events. The survey was designed to gather insights into how our transportation system can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected disruptions.

Responses will be used to develop a regional transportation resiliency plan. The deadline for responses was January 31, 2025.

Contact

Please submit a form with any questions or comments related to this project.