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*For Immediate Release: *
October 14, 2024
*Contact: *
Grace Hoge
[email protected]
*Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $31.5M for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas
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*TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded for 31 projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes 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,” *Governor Laura Kelly said*. “I’m pleased the state can offer the support needed to help advance these projects.”
The competitive grant program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and provided by the Federal Highway Administration, is currently the primary source of KDOT funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects statewide, including Safe Routes to School. The program also funds transportation projects of a historical nature and scenic and environmental projects, including Main Street beautification projects.
Since 2019, under the Kelly administration’s bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, also known as IKE, KDOT has awarded more than $95 million for 122 TA projects, benefiting both urban and rural communities.
Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said this year’s announcement marks the largest grant funding the state has awarded since the launch of the federal program.
“By partnering with local communities, we can enhance our state’s transportation infrastructure while improving accessibility and fostering more connected neighborhoods,” *Secretary Reed said*.
The program requires a 20 percent local match of the project cost. The non-federal required share will consist of $2.79 million in local matching funds and $5.15 million in KDOT state funding.
The TA projects selected to receive an award are:
*Community Sponsor*
*Project Title*
* Federal Award *
*District *
City of Atchison
Unity Street Pedestrian Improvements - 2nd Street to 6th Street
$814,479.20
1
City of Atchison
North 5th Street Safe Routes to School
$924,389.00
1
City of Eudora
Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Improvements
$781,676.00
1
City of Holton
Highway 75 Pedestrian/Non-Motorized Vehicle/Bicycle Safety Project
$2,115,513.00
1
City of Lawrence
2025 Safe Routes to School
$1,096,000.00
1
City of Lawrence
Massachusetts St 14th St to 23rd St Multimodal Improvements
$2,376,000.00
1
City of Leavenworth
Downtown ADA Sidewalk Ramp Improvements
$629,750.00
1
City of Topeka
Traffic Calming, Crossing Improvements, & Bike Lanes Installation on 4th, 5th & Adams streets
$1,722,931.20
1
City of Wamego
Safe Routes to School Crossing Improvements
$239,872.00
1
Central Kansas Conservancy
Sunflower Santa Fe Trail – Canton KS
$649,485.60
2
City of Concordia
Concordia Sidewalks for School Construction Project
$1,032,931.00
2
City of Council Grove
Streetscape and Pedestrian Safety Project along Main Street
$1,880,000.00
2
City of Herington
Safe Routes to School Phase II Construction Project
$1,136,075.00
2
City of Hillsboro
Orchard Drive Hike/Bike Trail
$525,100.00
2
City of Linn
Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk Project
$1,407,957.00
2
City of McPherson
McPherson Ave A Trail Phase III
$849,913.60
2
City of Phillipsburg
Sidewalks and Crosswalk Project to School
$763,124.00
3
USD 270-Plainville
Safe Routes to School Implementation Project
$853,991.00
3
City of Altamont
Pedestrian Connections to School & Food Retail
$1,528,469.00
4
City of Burlington
6th Street Prefabricated Pedestrian Bridge
$654,256.00
4
City of Girard
Pedestrian Transportation Facilities to Connect Vital Services to Residents
$633,277.00
4
City of Iola
US-54 Multimodal Project
$4,236,812.00
4
City of Pittsburg
Meadowlark Elementary School Safe Routes to School
$286,400.00
4
City of Augusta
Pedestrian bridge over the Whitewater River on Redbud Rail Trail
$560,000.00
5
City of Great Bend
Downtown Great Bend Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Improvements
$800,000.00
5
City of Greensburg
Greensburg Connecting Sidewalks
$342,548.00
5
City of Hutchinson
Downtown Hutchinson Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvements
$908,800.00
5
City of Larned
Safe Routes to School Phase II
$850,400.00
5
City of Sedgwick
Commercial Avenue Pedestrian Access and Streetscape Improvements
$215,384.80
5
City of South Hutchinson
South Hutchinson Pedestrian Connectivity Project
$273,600.00
5
City of Ulysses
Kepley Middle School Crossing
$400,475.00
6
*31 Projects Total*
$31,489,609.40
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