Upcoming Public Events
Posted by Transit Action Network on May 30, 2011
First Partners Congress on Creating Sustainable Places
MARC is holding the first Partners Congress, to learn more about Creating Sustainable Places and provide your input — through facilitated breakout sessions and electronic polling. Sustainable places require good transit options.
When: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 9 a.m. – noon, (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Where: Jack Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Who Should Attend: Anyone from the public or private sector who is interested in creating a more resilient and adaptable region.
Registration: There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Register online or call 816-701-8234.
Open House for State Avenue Corridor Transit Improvements
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, Ks. (UG), are holding an open house to discuss preliminary design plans for the Minnesota/State Avenue transit corridor.
When: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: McCarthy Gallery Room, Jack Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Who Should Attend: Any area residents, businesses and commuters wanting to review project exhibits and provide comment. KCATA and UG staff, along with consultant design team members, will be on hand to answer questions and discuss issues and/or concerns.
Registration: No registration required.
Transit Action Network (TAN) 
Beth Ciperson said
You appear to schedule events so that anyone working within the typical M-F 9-5 schedule cannot attend.
For someone who only used public transit until I moved here and am now nearing 60 when public transit will become more important this is real disappointment.