MARC Air Quality Program

05/21/2026

Join the Brookside Bike Bus tomorrow morning!

Bring your bike and join Allison B. Fridays at 8 a.m. for a commute from Prairie Village to South Plaza. Riders are welcome to jump in and out along the route.

Learn more on our website or email [email protected].

05/15/2026

Want to learn more about e-bikes? Please join us at the Northeast Arts Chalk Walk E-Bike Petting Zoo on Saturday, May 30!

Details:
https://www.marc.org/event/northeast-e-bike-petting-zoo

05/14/2026

Be ready for ozone season!

Rain and cloud cover may keep ozone levels down during the first couple of months.

The start of this year’s ozone season, which runs from March 1 through Oct. 31, looks a bit like last year – mild despite a few hot and steamy days in April.

05/14/2026

Join RideKC on Tuesday, May 19th at 11:30 AM CST for the Free Live Webinar on How to Pay and Ride.

Fares are returning June 1st. All are invited to a free live webinar with educational information about:

- Fares and pricing
- How to pay
- Fare capping
- Helpful tips and FAQs

Register Now: https://bit.ly/4uNEEYG

**If you are unable to attend, a recording of the webinar will be made available on the RideKC website following the virtual event**

05/08/2026

Get your bike map!

The 2026 Greater Kansas City Regional Trails & Bikeways Map is now available in print! From brand new cover art to enhanced features, this edition has what you need this Bike Month and beyond to find a trail.

Discover what's new and request a copy: https://www.marc.org/news/transportation/2026-greater-kansas-city-regional-trails-bikeways-map-now-available-print

05/07/2026

Did you know that air pollution even harms animals and plants? Air Quality Awareness Week is a great time to learn how air pollution impacts the environment, as well as human health.

Learn more:
https://www.epa.gov/air-quality/air-animals-and-plants

05/06/2026

Did you know that we spend about 90% of our time indoors? While outdoor air pollution can enter your home and impact your indoor air quality, there are also sources of indoor air pollution. These pollution sources can result in your indoor air being worse than the outdoor air.

Read more about indoor air quality and what actions you can take to make a difference at your home, school workplace and more:
https://www.epa.gov/air-quality/indoor-air-quality

05/05/2026

May is Asthma Awareness Month. Air Quality Awareness Week is a great time to learn what asthma is, how air quality affects people who have asthma and how we can manage environmental
asthma triggers to improve quality of life.

Learn more:
https://www.epa.gov/air-quality/asthma-and-your-health

01/30/2026

Do you ride the bus, streetcar or use micro transit services? We want to hear your story! The Way We Go transit storytelling project features real stories from real riders. Help us shape the future of transportation in our region.

Participants will be compensated for their time. Sign up to share your story:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=TxwyA6IG80OHrD7qcCv42ZFBBQd_xthMkvsBYVw_LVlUOTc1Q0gxRDdST1ZUVllPWVFGOEJZSEUwNSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl