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Leaders to be recognized at Regional Assembly June 1
- Karen Haren, president and CEO of Harvesters
- Michael Henderson, chief investigator, Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Kitty McCoy, past chair, Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance
- Ripple Glass
- YMCA of Greater Kansas City
The day's keynote speaker is the inspiring Mayor Mick Cornett from Oklahoma City. Recently elected to a third term, Cornett has led the city through a series of forward-thinking, quality-of-life initiatives that are attracting attention from around the globe. Read more and register online»
Meals on Ford wheels
before they deliver meals-on-wheels.
On May 11, the Ford Motor Company Fund donated $2,500 to the Mid-America Regional Council’s home-delivered-meals program, under the Department of Aging Services.
The department provides approximately 1,200 meals delivered daily. These meals are distributed through 20 locations in the five Missouri counties within the MARC region. This generous donation will provide an additional 330 meals.
In addition to donating money, staff from the Ford Motor Company donated their time. Over 200 meals were delivered by 22 Ford Motor Company employees.
The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central and Westport Cooperative Services, two of the 20 locations regularly providing home-delivered-meals to seniors, hosted the volunteers. Jacqui Moore, MARC director of aging services, accepted a gift of $2,500 from the Ford Motor Company Fund. Pamela Seymour, executive director of Westport Cooperative Services, and JoEllen Wurth, executive director of the Shepherd’s Center, led the volunteers and participated in celebrating Ford’s gift to the region.
MARC accepting project proposals that improve air quality, roads, bridges
MARC is conducting calls for transportation projects that help improve air quality and reduce congestion, as well as enhance roads and rehabilitate bridges in the Kansas City region over the next few years. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that address public transit and other transportation alternatives in addition to traditional road construction projects. Submittal deadline is 4 p.m. on June 22, 2012.
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality FY 2013–2014»
Surface Transportation & Bridge Programs FY 2015–2016»
Get in gear for Greater Kansas City Bike Week
Residents across the Kansas City region are invited to curb their cars and board their bicycles during Greater Kansas City Bike Week 2012 (May 14-18). Numerous community organizations and advocacy groups will offer activities to promote biking and walking as viable forms of transportation, as well good methods of recreation and fitness. Choosing to bike instead of drive helps reduce traffic congestion, reduces air pollution, improves personal health and saves money on fuel costs and auto maintenance.
Bike Week is a regional effort involving local governments, area bicycle clubs and advocacy groups, planning agencies, and bike-friendly businesses. For a full list of participating communities, sponsoring organizations and an interactive calendar of regional events and bicycle resources, visit www.bikeweek.bikewalkkc.org. Keep reading»
ShotSpotter system will enhance public safety
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and KCPD Chief Darryl Forte announced Kansas City’s new ShotSpotter technology at a news conference held at the KCATA MetroCenter at 39th and Troost.
On May 4, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and Kansas City, Mo., officials announced that the Kansas City Police Department will soon implement new technology that will help KCPD officers respond more quickly to gunfire incidents. When shots are fired, the ShotSpotter sensors and software triangulate and pinpoint the precise location of each round within seconds.
“Securing the funding to make this possible for Kansas City has been a long-term effort and a long time coming,” said Congressman Cleaver. “I am thrilled the day has finally come.”
Improving public safety is one of the key strategies for community transformation in the Green Impact Zone, a 150-square-block region of the urban core that has experienced serious economic decline. First conceived by Congressman Cleaver in 2009, the Green Impact Zone is a model for place-based investments that are working to transform formerly disinvested neighborhoods into a thriving, sustainable community. In 2011, Kansas City police officials reported that crime was down by 26 percent over the previous year in the Manheim Park neighborhood, one of five neighborhoods that make up the Green Impact Zone.
The ShotSpotter system will be implemented in Kansas City neighborhoods, including the Green Impact Zone, through a partnership between the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and KCPD. According to KCPD Chief Darryl Forte, “Congressman Cleaver is the catalyst for bringing this technology to Kansas City. He identified a federal funding source, got those funds for ShotSpotter and was responsible for bringing KCATA and KCPD together.”
Completion of Troost Avenue bridge celebrated
Kansas City celebrated the completion of the Troost Avenue bridge on Saturday, May 5, with a street festival. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Mayor Sly James and several members of the city council joined other dignitaries for a ceremonial ribbon cutting, followed by a free concert with some of the city’s best-known jazz musicians.
Troost Avenue has long been known as a racial and economic dividing line. The new bridge, located in the Green Impact Zone, symbolizes how communities can come together to transform disinvested neighborhoods into sustainable places.
The city of Kansas City funded improvements to the bridge – including a new pedestrian walkway to be completed in 2013 – with federal funds awarded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. “This is an important milestone in Kansas City as we continue to work together to connect communities, create better neighborhoods, and bring people together to make our city a stronger, safer and more united place to work and play,” said Cleaver.
AirBall: air quality + basketball
The Mid-America Regional Council Air Quality Program and its partners hosted AIR BALL on May 2 at the College Basketball Experience. This fun, interactive and educational event was designed for the entire family to explore the connection between air quality and its health impacts. The event focused on the effects of air quality on athletes and sports in general. Check out the photo gallery on Facebook»
Quality Celebration honors early learning professionals
The 15th annual Quality Celebration was held on Tuesday, May 1. The event honored early learning teachers, centers and family home providers who have earned credentials or degrees or achieved national accreditation in the past year. Honorees included 23 early learning professionals who have earned associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in the field of early education, with assistance from the Mid-America Regional Council’s Metropolitan Council on Early Learning, and four family child care providers who have earned accreditation, or reaccreditation, from the National Association of Family Child Care. In addition, 15 regional early learning centers were honored for achieving state or national reaccreditation. Find out more about the event»
Learn more about MARC's Early Learning Programs»
Meet Quinton, the air quality bird
More than half of all emissions that lead to ozone pollution are caused by our daily activities, like driving. In order to help us stay aware of how our habits affect our environment, the Mid-America Regional Council Air Quality Program is excited to introduce Quinton, the air quality bird, to Kansas City residents. He doesn’t have much to say, but he whistles a pretty catchy tune when he sees people doing simple things — like carpooling, riding the bus, biking and walking — to take care of our air. You’ll see Quinton on the Web, in print and on TV encouraging residents to try something new April 30–May 4 for Air Quality Awareness Week. News release»
Disaster and Preparedness Episode 7:
Put Disaster Down for the Count
Disaster, meet Preparedness. These two characters are the stars of a new series of videos that provide critical information about key steps people should take to be prepared for emergencies — having a plan, having a supply kit and staying informed. The series includes seven videos that will be released, one each week, through local government cable channels and other outlets beginning on March 12. Watch all of the episodes at the PrepareMetroKC channel on YouTube ».
Review changes proposed to Transportation Outlook 2040
MARC has released Amendment #2 to Transportation Outlook 2040 for public review and comment. Transportation Outlook 2040 guides how the Kansas City region will manage, operate and invest $18 billion in its multimodal transportation system over the next 30 years. MARC proposes to split improvements to MO Hwy 92 (Project #653) into two phases and reprioritize the widening of MO Hwy 45 (Project #168) ahead of MO Hwy 92 phase two. Submit comments by May 18. Details»
Household hazardous waste collection event
Gladstone, May 19
Creating Sustainable Places
Coordinating Committee
Meeting, May 18
Greater Kansas City
Bike Week 2012
May 14-18
Annual Regional Assembly
June 1
Kansas City SkyCast for 05/17/2012
Household hazardous waste 2012 mobile collection events
Green jobs training through EnergyWorks KC
Mayors’ Bistate Innovations Team (Google Fiber)
About Kansas City’s
Summertime Fuel Blend
2011-2012 Public Officials Directory
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