Citizen Engagement for Greater Kansas City
More "Connected Region" actions
Of course there are always more things you can do to help Greater Kansas City become more sustainable and connected.
Get involved or learn more about these local projects.
Strategy 1: Develop a robust transit system
- Johnson County Transit
- Unified Government Transit
- Kansas City Light Rail
- Smart Moves
- Complete Streets
Strategy 2: Develop a regional trails system
- MetroGreen
- Kansas City Bicycle Club
- Leavenworth Bicycle Club
- Johnson County Bicycle Club
- Kansas City’s Bicycle Initiative
- Missouri Bicycle Federation
- Walk to School Day (Oct. 7)
- Northland Trails and Greenways
- Trails KC Plan
- MDC’s Adopt-A-Trail Program
Strategy 3: Maintain existing roads
- Johnson County Assistance Road System Program
- Missouri Department of Transportation’s maintenance program
- Missouri Transportation Alliance
- Transportation Outlook 2040
- KDOT Five-County Study
- KS T-LINK
Strategy 4: Maximize existing highway capacity
You can:
Get involved in transportation planning issues at the state, regional, and local levels (i.e. lobby for changes to policies and ordinances to support transit, attend City/County Commission meetings, and write letters to the editor).
Use and support existing transit services and trails.
Vote for candidates who support these issues.
Join the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance.
Attend a public meeting or comment on KDOT’s 5-County Study and MARC’s Transportation Outlook 2040.
One KC Voice is housed at the Mid-America Regional Council
ph. 816/474-4240 | fax. 816/471-7758
600 Broadway St., Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo. 64105