Kansas invests $31 million in multiple pedestrian, bicycle projects

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The state of Kansas is investing more than $30 million in various pedestrian and bicycle projects in multiple community projects Monday.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced in a press release on Oct. 14 that $31.5 million is being awarded to 31 projects across Kansas to help increase safety for those on walks or participating in biking activities. This grant is being administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation through the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

“This investment is more than just improving infrastructure – it’s about strengthening the safety, accessibility, and mobility of our communities,” Kelly said. “I’m pleased the state can offer the support needed to help advance these projects.”

TA is provided by the Federal Highway Administration which is the main source of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in Kansas. This program also funds transportation projects of a historical nature along with scenic and environmental projects such as Main Street beautification projects.

“By partnering with local communities, we can enhance our state’s transportation infrastructure while improving accessibility and fostering more connected neighborhoods,” Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said.

• City of Atchison
  • Unity Street pedestrian improvements from Second Street to Sixth Street.
  • $814,479.20.
• City of Atchison
  • North Fifth Street Safe Routes to School.
  • $924,389.
• City of Eudora
  • Safe Routes to School sidewalk improvements.
  • $781,676.
• City of Holton
  • Highway 75 pedestrian/non-motorized vehicle/bicycle safety project.
  • $2,115,513.
• City of Lawrence
  • 2025 Safe Routes to School.
  • $1,096,000.
• City of Lawrence
  • Massachusetts Street - 14th Street to 23rd Street multimodal improvements.
  • $2,376,000.
• City of Leavenworth
  • Downtown ADA sidewalk ramp improvements.
  • $629,750.
• City of Topeka
  • Traffic calming, crossing improvements, and bike lanes installation on Fourth, Fifth and Adams Streets.
  • $1,722,931.
• City of Wamego
  • Safe Routes to School crossing improvements.
  • $239,872.
• Central Kansas Conservancy
  • Sunflower Santa Fe Trail in Canton.
  • $649,485.60.
• City of Concordia
  • Concordia Sidewalks for School construction project.
  • $1,032,931.
• City of Council Grove
  • Streetscape and pedestrian safety project along Main Street.
  • $1,880,000.
• City of Herington
  • Safe Routes to School Phase II construction project.
  • $1,136,075.
• City of Hillsboro
  • Orchard Drive hike/bike trail.
  • $525,100.
• City of Linn
  • Pedestrian safety sidewalk project.
  • $1,407,957.
• City of McPherson
  • McPherson Avenue A Trail Phase III.
  • $849,913.60.
• City of Phillipsburg
  • Sidewalks and crosswalk project to school.
  • $763,124.
• USD 270-Plainville.
  • Safe Routes to School implementation project.
  • $853,991.
• City of Altamont
  • Pedestrian connections to school and food retail.
  • $1,528,469.
• City of Burlington
  • Sixth Street prefabricated pedestrian bridge.
  • $654,256.
• City of Girard
  • Pedestrian transportation facilities to connect vital services to residents.
  • $633,277.
• City of Iola
  • US-54 multimodal project.
  • $4,236,812.
• City of Pittsburg
  • Meadowlark Elementary School Safe Routes to School.
  • $286,400.
• City of Augusta
  • Pedestrian bridge over the Whitewater River on Redbud Rail Trail.
  • $560,000.
• City of Great Bend
  • Downtown Great Bend sidewalk repair and accessibility improvements.
  • $800,000.
• City of Greensburg
  • Greensburg connecting sidewalks.
  • $342,548.
• City of Hutchinson
  • Downtown Hutchinson pedestrian safety and access improvements.
  • $908,800.
• City of Larned
  • Safe Routes to School Phase II.
  • $850,400.
• City of Sedgwick
  • Commercial Avenue pedestrian access and streetscape improvements.
  • $215,384.80.
• City of South Hutchinson
  • South Hutchinson pedestrian connectivity project.
  • $273,600.
• City of Ulysses
  • Kepley Middle School crossing.
  • $400,475.

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