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Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
271 W. Third, Ste. 208 - Wichita, KS 67202-1212
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Fall 2016
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Things are getting a little spooky in the WAMPO region this month, which has us thinking about transportation safety.
Halloween is meant to be scary, but not when it comes to travelling. Did you know that when it comes to drunk driving, Halloween can turn the roads into a horror fest?
Statistics show that Halloween is a particularly deadly night of the year due to drunk drivers. In 2015, over half (52%) of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Let's recall that at .08 BAC, your coordination is notably affected, but even at a .05, sedation and slowed reaction time are the key effects on your body.
Please also remember that children out trick-or-treating and the parents accompanying them are also at risk as 19 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes on Halloween night (2009-2013) involved drunk drivers!
Remember, buzzed driving is drunk driving so follow these simple tips to stay safe:
- Plan a safe way to get home before you attend any party. Alcohol impairs judgment, as well as reaction time. If you're drunk you're more likely to choose to drive drunk.
- Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, a car service, or call a friend or family member.
- Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Designate a sober friend to walk you home.
- Report drunk drivers you see on the road to local law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
- If you see someone you think is about to drive while impaired, intervene and help them get home safely.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Special Announcement:
WAMPO is working in partnership with Health ICT to bring Christopher L. Leinberger to Wichita this November. Leinberger is a land use strategist, teacher, developer, researcher and author, and an acknowledged expert at balancing business realities with social and environmental concerns to Wichita.
While here, Leinberger will engage with local elected officials, real estate developers, and other stakeholders in a discussion about the economy and the changing market, with a special focus on how we build.
Stay tuned for further details!
For more information:
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Regional Highlight:
The Question of Congestion
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| Wichita scores well in recent congestion study. |
In many places, taking a trip during rush hour means leaving early and planning for the inevitable delay. A recent WAMPO study found that in the Wichita area, these delays only last around 26 seconds due to congestion on an average afternoon commute! When you consider that the average trip takes about 10 minutes start to finish, it's clear that congestion plays a pretty minor role in the WAMPO region.
Curious about the full details of the recent Congestion Management study? Check out our brand new supplement to the MOVE 2040 long-range transportation plan document by clicking here.
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2016 Bicycle & Pedestrian Count
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The 5th Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count was held this past September 22nd and 24th.
Each year this event provides a meaningful opportunity for local community members to have direct influence on the transportation decision-making process.
This year, with the help of over 50 volunteers, WAMPO was able to successfully capture
valuable data in estimating the bicycle and pedestrian usage at identified locations around the region.
Without the assistance of these dedicated volunteers this important work would not have been done, so here is a big THANK YOU to those who served!
Check out some of the pictures submitted by our wonderful volunteers below and stay tuned for the event results report!
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Open House
It's official! WAMPO staff have settled into the new offices located on the second floor of the newly named Ronald Reagan Building at 271 West Third Street.
If you missed the open house event check out some of the snapshots we captured from the open house and at our first Transportation Policy Body meeting held in our new space.
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Recent Approvals & Amendments
Thanks to all who assisted us in reviewing our proposed documents and sharing your perspectives on the regional transportation system over these past few months.
On October 11th the Transportation Policy Body (TPB) adopted the following documents:
- MOVE 2040 Amendment #1: To view a summary of the changes associated with the amendment click here.
- 2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): The TIP is a short-range program that identifies transportation projects to be implemented during the next 4 years. Click here to see the newly adopted version.
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| HOT OFF THE PRESS! New MOVE 2040 Supplementals |
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Environment
Financial Plan
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It's that time again! Walk with friends during Walktober! Click
here to register!
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Upcoming Meetings
The general public, WAMPO partners, and stakeholders are welcome to join us at any of our upcoming regularly scheduled meetings:
Transportation Policy Body (TPB)
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
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The TPB develops, implements and approves WAMPO's transportation plans. As the regional forum for transportation planning, the TPB helps to establish a vision for the future of our transportation system. The following is a
listing of upcoming TPB meetings:
271 W. 3rd Street - 2nd Floor,
Wichita, KS 67202 at 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 15, 2016
- Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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The TAC reviews technical information about transportation studies and issues as well as providing the TPB with their professional recommendations on documents, plans, and activities. The following is a listing of upcoming TAC meetings:
271 W. 3rd Street - 2nd Floor,
Wichita, KS 67202 at 10:00 am
- Monday, October 24, 2016
- Monday, November 28, 2016
- No December Meeting
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Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
271 W. Third, Ste. 208 - Wichita, KS 67202-1212
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WAMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Discrimination Complaint Form visit www.wampo.org or call (316) 352-4860. WAMPOs public participation process also satisfies Wichita Transit's public participation requirements for their Program of Projects.
Requests for special accommodation and/or language interpretation should be made to Tricia Thomas at [email protected] or call (316)352-4860.
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