Joel Skelley, KDOT's Multimodal Planner, sent a letter on 13 February to Kansas governmental entities requesting applications for stimulus funds for Transportation Enhancement projects. There is a 27 February deadline for responding. About 60% of TE funds are used for bike-ped projects. If you know of any bike-ped projects for which the design work is already done (or can be completed within 120 days), have the governmental entity responsible contact Skelly by e-mail (joelsk@kdot.org) or by telephone at 785-296-4209.
The City of Emporia is submitting an application for TE stimulus funds to build a trail in South Emporia. The trail would run along the Cottonwood River and connect two parks.
KDOT is undertaking a regional transportation study for the five-county region of Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte counties. Public input is now being received on general transportation policies at public meetings and by written comment. For example, if you believe that an interconnected network of multi-use paths and bike lanes should be created in the region, go to one of the meetings scheduled and voice your opinion. Check out the web site (www.5countystudy.org) for meeting details. You can also e-mail written comments to Angela Pritchett (angela@shockeyconsulting.com).