Transportation

Grant For $18 M To Fund 35 Pedestrian, Bicycle, Historic Site, Highway Projects In Kansas

Kate Clause — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:00 +0000

The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $18 million to 35 projects around the state through its transportation enhancement program.

Transportation Enhancement is a federally funded program that provides cities, counties, and other groups with funding for transportation projects like bike paths, pedestrian traffic, bicycle safety education, historic restoration, scenic highway programs, and the conversion of abandoned railroad lines into trails, among other things.

Transportation Group Praises Funding

Associated Press — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:09:08 +0000

A Kansas coalition that's been a vocal advocate for continued spending on highway projects is pleased that legislators preserved funding for the state's ongoing transportation program.

Plan Suggests Toll Lanes In Eastern Kansas

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:06:07 +0000

A long-range plan for the state's highways suggests that Kansas Highway 10 between Lawrence and Johnson County become a partial toll road.

Region's Mayors Support Wichita Rail Service

Fletcher Powell — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:14:06 +0000

Wichita Vice Mayor Pete Meitzner announced Friday a statement signed by Mayor Carl Brewer and the mayors of Oklahoma City and Kansas City in support of expanded passenger rail service through Wichita.

'Significant Updates' To Be Announced Friday on Passenger Rail in Wichita

Kate Clause — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:01:42 +0000

Wichita passenger rail supporters will get a jump on National Train Day this Friday during a press conference at Union Station building in Wichita.

Though National Train Day is on Saturday, organizers say the 4 p.m. press conference on Friday will provide "significant updates" on passenger rail advocacy in Kansas. Wichita officials say they'll release a major statement regarding rail.

Vice Mayor Pete Meitzner will lead the event; local business representatives who serve on his local Steering Committee will join him.

Kansas Recognized for Driver's License Security

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:11:34 +0000

The state of Kansas is being recognized for having one of the most secure driver's license designs in the nation.

Credit, Debit Cards Now Accepted At Downtown Wichita Parking Lot

Briana O’Higgins — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:54:05 +0000

Starting Wednesday you can use your credit or debit card to pay to park in downtown Wichita.

In a release, city officials said the three-month test project will make it even easier to park in the downtown area.

People who park in the metered lot east of Century II Expo Hall or south of the Central Library will be directed to centralized parking pay stations near the north entrances. The meters in those areas will be out-of-service.

The price to park will remain the same, but drivers can pay with change, credit or debit card.

Wichita Transit Adds 4 New Buses To Its Fleet

Kate Clause — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:24:50 +0000

Wichita officials ushered four new transit buses into service Wednesday.

Mayor Carl Brewer and Wichita Transit Director Steve Spade joined city council members and others for the "inaugural ride."

City council members approved a plan Tuesday to purchase as many as 20 buses in the next two years to upgrade the aging fleet of 56 buses. The transit center's fleet travels nearly 2 million miles annually, and it's one of the oldest in the region.

Want A Role In City's New Bicycle Plan? Apply Now

Chandra Stauffer and Kate Clause — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:41:03 +0000

The city of Wichita is launching a new advisory volunteer board for issues related to bicycling and walking.

The board will provide recommendations to the City Council, participate in planning and project development, evaluate policies; and make recommendations to City departments.

It will also play an influential role in implementing Wichita’s Bicycle Master Plan.

Senate Leaders Considering KDOT/KTA Merger

Stephen Koranda — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:40:31 +0000

A limited merger of the Kansas Turnpike Authority and the Kansas Department of Transportation recently passed the House, but leaders in the Kansas Senate may be interested in something a bit more comprehensive.