KDOT
TOPEKA — Community members across the state can attend online public meetings as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s first Active Transportation Plan in 25 years. Active transportation is walking, using a wheelchair or scooter, bicycling, roller skating or skateboarding for transportation.
The online meeting for northwest Kansas is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
During the meetings, participants will be able to share their thoughts about the draft vision and goals for active transportation.
To join the Zoom meeting, go to:
www.tinyurl.com/KansasATPMeetings
Meeting ID: 942 9814 2963
Passcode: 641805
Dial by your location-- +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota)
Find your local number: https://tooledesign.zoom.us/u/adjF6biTH8
To see a brief overview on the Kansas ATP, click here.
The Kansas ATP will focus on how active transportation can be improved through better policies, planning, design and partnerships with state agencies and local communities. Whether Kansans use active transportation regularly, rarely or somewhere in between, public input and ideas are critical to developing the plan. KDOT encourages all Kansans to participate in the online public meetings.
The planning process for the Kansas ATP will continue through 2021. The final plan will be a key tool for KDOT staff and local officials. Plan implementation will be on-going. Benefits of active transportation include improved health, better quality of life and reduced pollution among others.
Details on the Kansas ATP are available at www.ksdot.org/KansasATP.asp, or go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/KansasATP and use the #KansasATP hashtag.
For more information, contact Jenny Kramer, KDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at 785-296-5186 or [email protected] and Matthew Messina, KDOT Comprehensive Planning Unit Manager, at 785-296-7448 or [email protected].