KCATA SPONSORS 'News' About Developer Piggy Bank Services

The most important part of this report is the tag line that casual readers might miss:

"Sponsored Content by Kansas City Area Transportation Authority"

Unfortunately, the KC Biz Journal report isn't open to comments and that's why we wanted to share it. 

More importantly . . .

KCATA CLEARLY FEELS PRESSURE AMID RISING COMPLAINTS THAT THEY'RE MOSTLY WORKING AS A DEVELOPER SLUSH FUND!!!

We're not certain if a throwaway note in a local biz mag is a solution to their problems.

More context . . . 

Let's not forget that the KCATA was recently DUMPED by Blue Springs. 

However . . . 

Because it's Sunday, we will also note that we appreciate that the report isn't behind the paywall so at least we can witness the sketchy argument without too much trouble . . . Here's the money line:

"Communities thrive where public transportation flows through a city. This is why we believe so strongly in transit-oriented community development (TOCD).

"TOCD is a way to build places and neighborhoods where it’s convenient to use public transportation, walk, bike or roll. It’s people-first urban planning — and it’s become a best practice nationwide because it creates vital, equitable and healthier cities."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Transit-oriented community development: Why KCATA is prioritizing people-first urban planning - Kansas City Business Journal

Communities thrive where public transportation flows through a city.