BRT Benefits Kansas City Metro Far More Than Toy Train

Hipsters & developers love pricey transit but it turns out the bus is better at moving people around quickly and cost-effectively . . .

A local endorsement . . .

A big boost in transportation could be coming to the benefit of employees and employers in Independence and elsewhere. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is taking a hard look at a “bus rapid transit” route connecting the Metro Transit Center just off the Square with the Legends commercial area in western Wyandotte County in Kansas.

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Improved transit could address workplace needs

Employers are scrambling for workers, an issue made more acute by pandemic disruptions but also in line with a long-term trend. Worker skills are part of the equation, as discussed in this space many times. Crucially, so are transportation and child care.