The 2010 year in review
BY KITTY MCCOY | CHAIR
Last year this time, I was getting used to all the things the Chairman for this organization is responsible for. It takes a lot of time but somehow I’m becoming a better person who is much more knowledgeable about public transit and our region’s challenges. And guess what? Every day I think about how much more I should know. Full
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Reliable public transit a critical objective in the Kansas City region
BY KITE SINGLETON | CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR
In 2008, 30 elected officials in Missouri renewed dedication to the public transit issue. They participated in forums and committee meetings studying how to expand transit in the region. Now officials from three Missouri counties are cooperating with the Mid-America Regional Council to conduct a commuter corridor study for the region. At the same time two Kansas counties are working toward public transit improvements using bus rapid transit (BRT) technology. Full
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Take transportation ballot measure from idea to ballot box success
The Center for Transportation Excellence and the National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates is presenting a free, six-part webinar series Nov. 2009 through May 2010 that provides advocates and transportation organizations with the necessary tools to take a transportation ballot measure from an idea to a success at the ballot box. Register for the next webinar ››
Transportation quandary: ‘anyone listening out there?’
BY NEIL PEIRCE | CITIWIRE.NET | 1/17/10
Most everyone agrees that efficient roads, rails and air service are vital for our economy and our quality of life. Most of us see that without them, America will have a hard time competing against rising powers worldwide.
So why is Congress stalling? Full story on Citiwire.net ››
RTA holiday open house 2009
The Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance brought 2009 to a close with its holiday open house on Dec. 10. A good turnout, good food, and great entertainment gave members and potential converts a sense of location at the Commerce Bank Arcade. Mucho thanks go to Mr. Fishman of Primo Pizza for keeping hot pizza coming for guests from all over the region. Photo gallery ››
New track adds capacity and reduces delays for Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains
The Missouri Department of Transportation, the City of California, Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak have opened a new $8.1 million, 9,000-foot railroad side track that adds capacity and will reduce delays on the route used by Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains between Kansas City and St. Louis. Full
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The original case for TIGER
BY KITTY MCCOY | RTA BOARD CHAIR
Post Note: The following was prepared on July 20, 2009.
Since that time, much has transpired and congratulations are in order to
everyone who debated, collaborated, and reached a consensus on this important
submission to benefit the region. The Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance
supports the application and while our focus is public transit, we also
support improvements to citizen mobility, livable
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. 
