Top Priorities

Take a look at our priorities and planned activities.

 

Kansas City, Missouri, Light Rail: Gather and share information regarding the proposed light rail project, consult with city leaders and transit professionals, and help the community reach consensus on a fiscally viable light rail plan.

 

Johnson County, Kansas: Continue facilitation of the dialogue between elected and community leaders at the city and county level regarding the opportunity for enhanced transit in Johnson County.

 

Jackson, Clay, Platte and Other Missouri Counties in the Region: Assess interest of county and community leaders in implementing Regional Investment Fund authority passed by the 2006 Missouri Legislature to substantially enhance transit service beyond the limits of Kansas City, Missouri, and within the city itself.

 

Kansas City, Missouri Downtown Streetcar: Continue to lead this public/private partnership to develop a one-mile streetcar line in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

 

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

Broaden and Strengthen RTA's Education Efforts: Expand RTA's role as an information clearinghouse on transit. Explain differences in transit modes and their respective costs to the citizenry and business community. Inform the public about the approval process for light rail and other federally funded initiatives. In short, become the region's key resource in the public dialogue on transit issues.

 

Wyandotte County, Kansas: Assess opportunities to maintain existing public transit in light of anticipated funding reductions, and assist in other transit initiatives.

 

Transit Connectivity: Pursue opportunities to build transit ridership and connectivity among area transit providers.