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Transportation committee meeting summary

Kansas CityMar 10, 20262 min read

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Committee reviewed a proposed MARC grant application (held in committee); KCATA presented service changes including route eliminations and a phased return to fares; Annual Street Resurfacing presentation postponed to 03/24/2026; possible closed sessions noted and public testimony procedures reiterated.

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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

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The committee discussed applying for regional transportation grant funds but did not advance the application at this meeting. Transit officials announced service cuts on some routes, limited hours on others, and a two-phase restart of fare collection (a test in April/May and full resumption in June). The street resurfacing briefing was delayed to the March 24 meeting. Residents who rely on transit should expect route and service changes and the reintroduction of fares this spring.

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MARC 2026 suballocated grant application presentation reviewed and held in committee (application deadline March 20).
KCATA reported elimination of Routes 19 and 29 and limited-service hours on approximately 12 routes due to low ridership.
KCATA announced phased return to fare collection: Phase One (test run) in April or May; Phase Two (full resumption) in June with vending machines and retail sales.
Public Works' Annual Street Resurfacing Program presentation postponed and rescheduled for 03/24/2026.
Committee expressed concern about the required 20% local match for MARC-funded projects and interest in exploring continuation of a no-fare transit option.

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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 AM26th Floor, Council Chamberscheduled

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968

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PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
FIRST READINGS
Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Expressing the City Council’s support for the City’s grant application for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) 2026 Suballocated Call for Projects and directing the City Manager and Director of Public Works to submit the grant applications to MARC.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
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