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Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
271 W. 3rd, Ste. 208 - Wichita, KS 67202-1212
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Special Invitation to the Public
Proposed Project Review & Comment
WAMPO is inviting the public to help us update our next long-range metropolitan transportation plan (MTP), which sets the vision and strategy for all regional transportation decision making for the next 20 years.
The next phase of our work includes the consideration of a number of regional transportation project proposals and updates.
We are asking the public to help us review the list of proposed projects to be considered for the new long-range plan project list.
Feedback during this review period will be reported and used during the project selection process. Therefore, your participation is essential in communicating your level or support as well as whether or not you think the project meets the outcomes and specific needs of the community.
Check out the flyer below for details about our outcomes and click on the interactive project list survey link to lend your voice and perspective. Each project has a quick three question survey and you are welcome to pick and choose which project(s) you review and respond to based on topic or geographic location.
or visit www.publicinput.com/5208
Thanks in advance for your time and attention in helping us
REIMAGINE the current plan and the best possible future for our region.
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Wichita North Junction Update
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The WAMPO Transportation Policy Body, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation, recently approved the use of $21.7 million in federal transportation funds to carryout pre-construction activities for the Gold Phase of the North Junction project.
The Gold Phase is the second phase of this 3-phase project. Pre-construction activities for the Gold Phase include right of way acquisition, utility relocation, and final engineering design. The estimated cost of the this phase is $25 million.
Pre-construction costs for the Gold Phase are being shared among WAMPO, KDOT, the City of Wichita, and Sedgwick County from a variety of funding sources.
In addition to the Gold Phase funding WAMPO and KDOT approved the use of federal funding for a Gold Phase pre-construction "Accelerated Project."
The Accelerated project is currently in design for a f
ly-over bridge for northbound I-135 to southbound I-235, a directional ramp for southbound I-135 to southbound I-235, and a bridge structure over the BNSF railroad on I-235, just west of the interchange.
Construction costs for the "Accelerated Project" have not yet been approved by KDOT or the TPB.
Want to know more? Check out the North Junction Concept Plan below or click the image to open in PDF view.
Additional Information may be viewed by searching the
WAMPO Project Site by clicking
on the below links or
visiting
www.projecttracker.wampo.org directly.
For questions about the Wichita North Junction Project please contact Tom Hein at the Kansas Department of Transportation at 316-660-4990 or email
tom.hein@ks.gov
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KDOT Local Consult Update
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A series of regional meetings in 2019 are giving Kansans the opportunity to help shape the future of transportation in Kansas.
These Local Consult meetings will inform the state's next Long-Range Transportation Plan, the planning document that will guide investments from 2020 to 2045. That document will shape the state's next transportation program, known as FORWARD.
The first round of Local Consult meetings took place in eight communities around the state. These meetings gave Kansans the opportunity to discuss new and existing transportation projects to move people, freight and technology. Participants also took part in a
scenario planning exercise to thoughtfully consider transportation needs in Kansas communities in the future - needs that shape conversations and priorities beginning today. If you weren't able to make that first meeting in the Wichita Metro area click
HERE to review the summary!
The second round of Local Consult meetings will include discussions about the transportation assets in each region of the state, and work with stakeholders to identify regional priorities. These meetings are open to the public and listed by region on the map below.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian News
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2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Event
Initial results are now available!
Data shows that the top 10 sites counted in 2019 are as follows:
- Ark River Path at Keeper - 633 people
- Broadway and 1st - 465
- Douglas and Washington - 435
- Broadway and Central - 351
- 1st at Waco - 167
- Central at Nims - 104
- Pawnee and Broadway - 65
- 21st St and Ridge - 62
- Ark River Path at 13th - 60
- Gypsum Creek Bike Path at Oliver - 58
WAMPO staff would also like to extend an extra special THANK YOU to all those who donated their time and attention to make this event a success!
Did you miss out on all the fun this year? Not to worry!
Save the date for the
upcoming count event in 2020 on
Thursday, September 24
th
(5:00 to 7:00 PM) and
Saturday, September 26th
(Noon to 2:00 PM).
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Get Moving
Outside in October!
WALKTOBER
Walktober is a free, community-wide physical activity initiative, encouraging you to engage in the recommended 30 minutes of activity five or more days of the week and walking is a perfect way to meet that goal.
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Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
A public review and comment period is now open for an amendment to our budget or UPWP. Comments will be accepted until
3:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2019.
Click
HERE
to access the proposed program on our website, or you can stop by our offices at 271 W. 3rd Ste., Ste. 208. Wichita, KS 67202 to review a paper version.
Proposed Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Approved!
On October 8th the WAMPO Transportation Policy Body (TPB) approved the 4th amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program or TIP. To review the approved amendment items click
HERE.
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Upcoming WAMPO 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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Transportation 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.
271 W. 3rd Street - 2nd Floor,
Wichita, KS 67202 at 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 12, 2019
- Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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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.
271 W. 3rd Street - 2nd Floor,
Wichita, KS 67202 at 10:00 am
- Monday, November 25, 2019
- 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) 779-1318. 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 tricia.thomas@wampo.org or call (316)779-1318
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