News Releases

11-23-2012: Open house to present potential public transit options for major Jackson County corridors
10-24-2012: MARC approves $81.7 million in federal funds for transportation and air quality projects
4-19-2012: Open houses to review potential public transit options in Jackson County April 24–26
3-20-2012: City submits TIGER IV Grant Application for proposed streetcar line (Kansas City, Mo.)
11-22-2011: Open houses scheduled to review potential transit options in Jackson County
9-22-2011: Open houses scheduled to discuss future mass transit options in Jackson County
9-8-2011: Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis to Recommend Route and Type of Transit for Starter Line
8-19-2011: Congressional delegation announces federal funding for Jackson County
8-18-2011: Second open house scheduled for the Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis
6-7-2011: Open house scheduled for Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis
5-24-2011: Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis underway
12-21-2010: Region awarded federal funds to study urban streetcar and commuter transit corridors
7-14-2010: Regional partnership submits joint application for federal transit planning funds
2-17-2010: TIGER roars into town with $50 million grant; U.S. Transportation Secretary announces stimulus funds for KC Metro
12-1-2009: Implementation plans to be developed for urban and commuter transit corridors
8-7-2008: Riverside citizens to help guide proposal for regional transit service on Monday, Aug. 18
8-7-2008: Raytown citizens to help guide proposal for regional transit service on Thursday, Aug. 14
7-15-2008: Regional public transit summit planned for July 25; Community meetings begin July 16 in Clay and Platte counties
7-9-2008: Smart Moves website allows citizens to track changes on transit plan
6-13-2008: Regional transit summit planned for June 20

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Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis & Streetcar Project

10-24-2012: MARC approves nearly $18M for Kansas City streetcar project (Kansas City Business Journal)
9-30-2012: Tuesday deadline to apply for KC streetcar mail-in vote (The Kansas City Star)
9-20-2012: KC picks up likely streetcar funding (The Kansas City Star)
4-27-2012: Kansas City streetcar taxing district plan can advance, judge rules (Kansas City Business Journal)
4-27-2012: Judge upholds new streetcar taxing district (The Kansas City Star)
4-24-2012: Downtown Council gives nod to streetcar grant (The Kansas City Star)
4-23-2012: Testimony: Streetcars can boost downtown Kansas City (The Kansas City Star)
4-19-2012: KC streetcar supporters make push (KMBC9)
4-19-2012: Testimony: Streetcars can boost downtown Kansas City (The Kansas City Star)
4-18-2012: KMBC Channel 9 lists Prepare Metro KC website as severe weather resource (KCTV5)
4-18-2012: Both sides debate KC streetcar district in court hearing (The Kansas City Star)
4-17-2012: Both sides debate KC streetcar district in court hearing (The Kansas City Star)
4-17-2012: Kansas City seeks to take major step in streetcar development (KCMO - office of the mayor)
4-12-2012: Bank of America trust ends opposition to Kansas Cityâ€™s streetcar taxing district (Kansas City Business Journal)
4-6-2012: City adjusts downtown streetcar tax proposal (The Kansas City Star)
4-6-2012: Kansas City will cut streetcar tax on commercial property owners, nonprofits (Kansas City Business Journal)
4-5-2012: Kansas City streetcar plan faces heavy competition for federal dollars (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-29-2012: Kansas City committee advances measure to study longer streetcar line (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-28-2012: Bank of America challenges Kansas City's streetcar tax district plan (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-26-2012: Johnson pushes for study of streetcar line extension (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-26-2012: Streetcar backers could have fought for more support (The Kansas City Star)
3-24-2012: Winning funds for streetcar won't be easy (The Kansas City Star)
3-20-2012: KCMO Applies for Fed Streetcar Grant (FOX 4)
3-19-2012: Kansas City submits grant application for streetcar money (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-9-2012: Judge rebuffs Chastain's plea to put light rail plan on KC ballot (The Kansas City Star)
3-8-2012: Kansas City committee advances streetcar plan's rezoning (Kansas City Business Journal)
3-7-2012: Special to the Star | KC region must not lose mass-transit momentum (The Kansas City Star)
3-7-2012: Kansas City committee signs off on rezoning for Downtown's streetcar plan (Kansas City Business Journal)
2-28-2012: Streetcar plan could affect River Market parking zoning (KSHB 41)
2-27-2011: Downtown business owners not happy with streetcar plan (FOX 4)
2-26-2012: Many downtown property owners oppose streetcar tax (The Kansas City Star)
2-8-2012: Editorial | Get Kansas City streetcar costs right (The Kansas City Star)
1-31-2012: Kansas City faces smaller window for getting federal streetcar dollars (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-27-2012: Kansas City approves nearly $700K streetcar design contract (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-27-2012: Streetcar Plan Rolls Ahead (KCUR 89.3 FM)
1-27-2012: Kansas City streetcar line carries hopes of fewer surface lots, more residents (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-27-2012: Businesses on Kansas City streetcar line weigh short-term costs, long-term gains (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-27-2012: Kansas City's streetcar plan is built for speed — of travel and voter approval (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-20-2012: City council moves streetcar plan forward (KCUR 89.3 FM)
1-20-2012: A new feature in KC's future? (FOX 4)
1-19-2012: Kansas City puts streetcar line on fast track (Kansas City Star)
1-19-2012: Kansas City Council proposes special district to help pay for streetcar project (Kansas City Business Journal)
1-19-2012: Council committee OKs plan to create streetcar-tax district (NBC Action News)
1-5-2012: KC mayor is lining up support for downtown streetcar plan (Kansas City Star)
10-8-2011: The Star's editorial | Dumping the pump won't be easy in Kansas City (Kansas City Star)
9-30-2011: Kansas City Council gets on board with streetcar plan (Kansas City Business Journal)
9-29-2011: KC Council committee backs proposed streetcar line (Kansas City Star)
9-29-2011: KC one step closer to streetcar plan (KCTV 5)
9-21-2011: The Star's editorial | Main Street is best for proposed streetcar route (Kansas City Star)
9-21-2011: Transit group picks Main Street for possible streetcar route ( Kansas City Star)
8-23-2011: City leaders display modern streetcar, ask for feedback (NBC Action News)
8-23-2011: Modern streetcar on display to initiate conversation for transit alternatives (KCUR)
8-23-2011: KCMO and Jackson County are working on a plan to operate street cars (KMBC)
8-23-2011: Modern streetcar on display at Union Station (KCTV 5)
8-23-2011: Streetcars May be Part of City's Transit Future, Officials Say (FOX 4)
8-21-2011: KC Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis (infoZine.com)
8-18-2011: Open House for the Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis (Examiner.com)
8-5-2011: Downtown Kansas City businesses desire streetcar system (Kansas City Business Journal)
7-9-2011: Main Street drawing support for downtown streetcar route (Midwest Democracy Project)
6-22-2011: Push to bring streetcars to Kansas City (KCTV 5)
6-21-2011: Streetcar plan tries to avoid light rail failures (NBC Action News)
6-17-2011: Should KCMO Add Streetcar Transit to Downtown? (KC Monitor)

Jackson County Commuter Corridor Alternatives Analysis / U.S. 71 Transit Study

11-25-2012: Study recommends I-70 route for commuter rail (Kansas City Star)
11-27-2012: Plans for EJC commuter rail line rolling along (The Examiner)
11-27-2012: Commuter rail proposed in Jackson County (NBC Action News)
4-23-2012: Get details, give ideas on transit plans (The Examiner)
4-25-2012: Commuter rail plan would bring money to area (The Examiner)
4-16-2012: Public comments on transit plans sought (The Examiner)
4-16-2012: County officials target summer for rail plan (The Examiner)
3-24-12: Transit planners continue changes on rail proposals (The Examiner)
3-19-2012: Regional transit meeting in Grain Valley on Wednesday (The Examiner)
3-14-12: Garza Ruiz | Regional transit plan is needed (The Examiner)
3-13-12: County legislators back regional transit plan (The Examiner)
3-3-2012: Commuter rail campaign is on a roll (The Kansas City Star)
3-1-2012: EJC would benefit first from rail: Old lines in Independence, Lee's Summit would be put into use (The Examiner)
2-8-2012: City officials prefer 23rd Street rail plan (The Examiner)
1-26-2012: Blue Springs commits nearly $18,000 for transit (Kansas City Star)
1-18-2012: Blue Springs lends support to KC regional rail proposal (The Examiner)
1-11-2012: Poll shows voters receptive to rail plan (The Examiner)
11-28-2011: Regional Rail plan would help Eastern Jackson County growth (The Examiner - guest column)
11-22-2011: Public comment sought on Regional Rapid Rail plans (The Examiner)
10-31-2011: Plans for rail lines out of EJC coming in May (The Examiner)
10-15-2011: Rapid Rail system quickly building steam (The Examiner)
10-8-2011: The Star's editorial | Dumping the pump won't be easy in Kansas City (Kansas City Star)
9-28-2011: Transit plan organizers seeking input (The Examiner)
9-27-2011: Commuter rail: Will you leave your car behind? (NBC Action News)
9-27-2011: Proposed Commuter Rail Plans Set to Go on Display (FOX 4)
9-15-2011: Transit open house will focus on moving commuters downtown (The Examiner)

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