|
Become a Transit AdvocateMaking regional transit a reality requires grass roots support on both sides of the state line. Register for the Coalition for Regional Transit ›› |
Kansas Governor announces transportation task forceKansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced the creation of a transportation task force called "Transportation Leveraging Investments in Kansas" (T-LINK), which will develop recommendations for the state's next transportation program. The RTA will advocate a greater role and more state funding for transit. You can too! Public meetings will be planned around the state with Kansas Department of Transportation staff and task force members. Learn more ››
Nearly a third of Americans age 50+ hang up their keys to walk but find streets inhospitable, public transportation inaccessibleA new poll by AARP finds that while many Americans ages 50+ are trying to move away from car transportation as a result of high gas prices, their attempt to go "green" is challenged by inadequate sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as insufficient public transportation options. Read the AARP news release from August 13 ››
NKC chooses Burlington for light rail MIKE RICE | The Kansas City Star
City joins coalition to purchase Rock IslandSEANN MCANALLY | Lee's Summit Tribune Lee's Summit is now part of a coalition of governments who are working together to purchase the former Rock Island railroad line. Officials want to purchase the right of way along the line to connect Kansas City to the Katy Trail State Park and provide a future corridor for commuter rail. Read the Lee's Summit Tribune story from August 9 ››
KC puts light rail on Nov. 4 ballot DEANN SMITH & LYNN HORSLEY
What role should Union Station play?The Kansas City Business Journal's weekly survey question concerns Union Station's role in the light-rail plan. See poll results ››
KU plans to test bus route from campus to medical centerBRAD COOPER | The Kansas City Star Bus fever is rising between Lawrence and Kansas City. The University of Kansas wants to test a bus route similar to the popular K-10 Connector that Johnson County Transit runs between Overland Park and Lawrence. Read The Kansas City Star story from August 3 ››
Light-rail plan steams Union Station supportersSTEVE VOCKRODT | Kansas City Business Journal Light rail, an issue already fraught with wedge issues, now has another: Should the light-rail line connect with Union Station? Although a final light-rail route probably will not be set for months or years, community and business leaders are taking up positions on how Union Station will play into a plan that would go before Kansas City voters in November. Read the Kansas City Business Journal story from August 1 ››
Chambers hopping aboard light rail, but not in KCJEFFREY SPIVAK | The Kansas City Star When it comes to light rail, major chambers of commerce across the country seem to universally support projects in their cities. Except, that is, the chamber in Kansas City. Read The Kansas City Star story from August 1 ››
November looks impossible for transit voteBEN FELDER | Lee's Summit Tribune Elected officials met Friday for a third regional transit summit and without officially giving a date for a regional election, the likelihood of a November ballot seems all but impossible. Read the Lee's Summit Tribune story from July 26 ››
Two transit plans work together:
|
Find out what's happening with 
MoDOT is rebuilding I-29/I-35 near downtown and will replace Paseo Bridge. This roadwork will impact traffic in the corridor until mid-2011. 
Take the Chiefs Express bus to football games at Arrowhead Stadium. Save money on parking and your ticket!