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Community Leaders and Advocates Work to Improve Senior Mobility

On April 18, regional leaders, transportation professionals and advocates, and engaged citizens came together to help craft a plan to improve senior mobility in the region. The summit on the Greater Kansas City Framework for Senior Mobility helped to develop community based solutions to a common and quickly growing issue- senior transportation. + more

The housing and transportation needs of our region’s aging population are changing. Demographics show that seniors are downsizing and looking to live in more walkable, accessible, transit friendly neighborhoods. But not only are older adult preferences changing, their ability to live safe, independent lives based on the automobile is diminishing.

The summit focused on three main areas: transportation services and mobility management, transportation infrastructure, and older driver safety. The goal of the summit was to develop strategies and action steps leaders and planners could take to help ensure transportation coordination, the development of infrastructure that addresses seniors’ needs, and to increase safety for drivers and pedestrians.

The “Silver Tsunami” is coming towards the Kansas City region. It is vital that we develop a framework and guide for leaders to follow in improving the quality of life for our older adult population. The summit on older adult transportation was an important step in paving the way for a safer and more independent future for our citizens.

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Streetcar Station Designs Vetted
May 9, 2013

Throughout the day, Kansas City, Missouri officials and streetcar consultants have been making stops along the downtown Streetcar route to show off potential station designs. Public open houses were held in the Crossroads district, the central business district, and the River Market. At ... + more

KCSA Continues Work to Make Streetcar a Reality
May 2, 2013

Earlier today, the Kansas City Streetcar Authority Board met at the offices of the Port Authority of Kansas City. Although under the loom of a still-to-be-determined lawsuit, the board went about business as usual. Mokhtee Ahmad, Regional Administrator for ... + more

Investing In Our Future
April 30, 2013

An ambitious 25 year, $50 billion transportation plan is being implemented in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. The Big Move, as its called, is a transformative project, slated to construct dozens of new miles of bus rapid transit ... + more

Who We Are

TransitWorksForUs.org is an initiative of Jackson County and the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance (KCRTA) to help improve and enhance rapid transportation in our community. It is important to the process that our entire community is educated about potential regional transit options. We hope you find the information on this website valuable and that you engage and make this website your own. + more

In order to be competitive in the future, our region needs to develop a regional system of transportation that connects communities and people. Vibrant, sustainable and healthy communities around the country and around the world have several things in common. One of these major items is a comprehensive transit system. Imagine a network of travel options bringing communities together – and bringing people together!

Do you want better mass transit options in the Kansas City area? Then, we need you! Find out more about Kansas City public transportation and get involved today.

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