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 Every day, drivers travel millions of miles on the 5-County region's roadway system, thousands use the region's transi services and bicycle facilities, and millions of dollars of goods move through the transportation network. Even with the 2010-2020 T-WORKS transportation program, funding for transportation infrastructure and services cannot address all of the traffic safety and operational issues. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (L-DC MPO) have completed a two phase study to assess the changing transportation needs in Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte counties. This comprehensive study involved residents, community leaders, and transportation stakeholders. The Study resulted in a set of recommended strategies to improve the region's transportation system through the year 2040. Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of the 5-County Regional Transportation Studywas to assess the changing transportation needs of the region and identify key strategies to enhance the regional transportation system in a sustainable way. Difficult choices will need to be made, and this study will serve as a guide and help to shape the future transportation system for the region. Why is the Study needed?The 5-County region is the fastest growing region in the State of Kansas.Rapid development in the study region will strain the transportation infrastructure needed to support additional growth. A number of high-impact developments are underway or planned in the region that will significantly impact regional travel patterns. Examples include BNSF Intermodal facility in Edgerton and additional growth at Village West in Kansas City, KS. The final 5-County Regional Transportation Study Phase 2 Report can be found here. |
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