The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking public feedback regarding the state’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which addresses human-powered modes of transportation, such as walking or cycling.
“Providing access to safe, direct, continuous, and pleasant routes whether driving, walking, or cycling is essential for a healthy multi-modal transportation system,” Matt Messina, KDOT Comprehensive Planning Unit Manager, said. “Our intent is for Kansas residents to have a direct voice in development of the ATP.”
Authorities indicated KDOT is conducting an ongoing opinion survey through Jan. 31, 2021, via www.surveymonkey.com/r/KansasATP. Those with active transportation stories can share at www.surveymonkey.com/r/KansasATPStories. Additional information and video are available at www.ksdot.org/KansasATP.asp
The state’s ATP target how active transportation can be enhanced via better policies, planning, design, and partnerships with other state agencies and local communities. Public input and ideas are key to developing the plan whether Kansans use active transportation regularly, rarely, or somewhere in between.
“We know that over the last several months, many people have discovered walking, cycling, rolling, and other forms of active transportation are fun and healthy ways to get around.” Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz said. “For others, active transportation has long provided an essential need, an affordable way to get to work, school, transit, the store, and other destinations. At KDOT, we are committed to providing transportation options that help people travel safely and conveniently – and to do that well, we need to hear from Kansans.”