The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently awarded 33 projects $37.2 million in federal funds though KDOT’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) program.
The program awards federal funding to projects that promote and enable the use of active transportation and for certain scenic and historic improvements such as abandoned railway corridors to trails conversions, historic transportation facility preservation and rehabilitation,
pedestrian/bicycle/non-motorized transportation infrastructure and safe routes to school.
“The TA program prioritizes safety and accessibility for people who walk, bike, or roll to work, school, appointments, and other activities,” Jenny Kramer, KDOT state active transportation manager, said. “With the focus on safety, it is exciting that the Highway Safety Improvement Program is also investing $6 million towards this round. More funding allows for more projects, which enhances safety in more communities.”
Selections were based on program criteria and internal and external partners’ input. Criteria included demonstrating readiness and need, geographic distribution, population size and proven safety countermeasures. Data from the state’s Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment Tool also was used in the selection process.
Awardees include:
Wallace County was awarded $2.7 million for safe routes to school plan implementation.
The city of Lansing was awarded $2.7 million for a path and crosswalk.