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PA CMT Description:
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The current corridor carries approximately 11,000 vehicles per day, near the capacity of a two-lane roadway. The proposed project will address capacity issues for cars by making the corridor operate more safely, reliably and predictably. This will be accomplished by providing turn lanes at intersections and multimodal accommodation, fewer incidents are anticipated on this corridor, and greater efficiencies are expected.
The project will also feature dedicated lanes/areas for alternative modes of transportation (walking, biking, etc.). In the effort of making these alternative modes of transportation available (and safer), it is expected that more people will utilize alternative transportation in lieu of the Car – reducing congestion and the associated emissions.
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PA SOV Capacity:
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The current corridor carries approximately 11,000 vehicles per day, near the capacity of a two-lane roadway design. Also, it is important to note that due to proximity to large activity centers, there are several examples of situations when vehicles entering and exiting off of 138th at any given time (Students/teachers arriving and leaving school, athletic events, buses, etc.) are the cause of significant delays. Overall, upgrading the roadway condition and providing turn lanes, multimodal accommodations, alongside safety features and improved signage will result in fewer accidents and delays.
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PA Pre-application Statement:
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No changes made
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PA Pre-application Statement Text:
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PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
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Highly Aligned
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PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:
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G1. TIP Number: |
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G2. State: |
Kansas
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G4 Project contact: |
Frank Abart
Public Works Director
913-441-196
fabart@bonnersprings.org
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G5 Purpose and need:
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The proposed improvements will see an “unimproved”, narrow, 2-lane road with excessive grades and steep drop-offs into roadside ditches transformed by inclusive design to address the needs and safety of all travelers across the entire public ROW, while also integrating green infrastructure. The improvements include turn lanes, sidewalks, ADA ramps, bike lanes, curb & gutter, and enclosed storm sewer. This project is phase 1 of 3 that will improve safety and mobility for all users along the 138th St corridor from K-32 to Morse Ave. The project will strengthen the community by providing a safe multimodal facility that connects the residents to the north with the Bonner Springs High School, Robert E. Clark Middle School, Bonner Springs YMCA and the future Wolf Creek MetroGreen Trail to the south.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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138th Street
K-32
Morse Avenue
0.50000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Principal Arterial
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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2020
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G9 Muli-Agency Plan?
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No
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G10 Included in a CIP?
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Yes
The Construction of 138th Street is included on the Bonner Springs 5-Year CIP beginning in 2022. The Citys current 5-year CIP was adopted by the City Council on August 24, 2020.
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G11 Planning stage:
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Final Plan
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G12 Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G13 Right-of-Way acquisition: |
In process
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G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?
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Yes
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G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?
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No
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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Minimal disadvantaged populations are in the immediate vicinity of the project. The project will encourage greater use of bicycles and walking.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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Broad community engagement and one-on-one property owner meetings were conducted during the project. All feedback was positive due to the safety enhancements being designed for the corridor for all modes.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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Due to the COVID pandemic, the project has been delayed. The public will be re-engaged through virtual meetings or one-on-one meetings. We will also hold meetings at the YMCA, within walking distance to the project and nearby residents.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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----Active Transportation/Living---Age in Place-------
Complete Street Design-------Context Appropriate Streets-------
----Green Infrastructure-------Integrated Trail System---
----Natural Resources Protection-------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
------------Strong Suburban Downtown---
Transit-Ready Corridors---Tree Preservation-
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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The improvements will connect residents with the nearby regional trail system, school campus, and is close to downtown Bonner Springs. The improvements will help facilitate a safe and active community in a key node of the community - a high school and middle school campus. The improvements are safety driven and not directed to increase capacity - right sized for the community and location. Making this corridor walkable and comfortable to bicycle on will enhance the corridor for potential future transit along with supporting the Tiblow Transit that is in place today.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The City of Bonner Springs participated in the Tri-City Multimodal Redevelopment Plan. That plan called for several actions steps aimed at improving conditions along State Highway 32 (k-32). 138th Street will directly link to k-32 and provide improved access to activity centers (YMCA, Bonner Springs Middle and High School, etc.). The Tri-City Plan has and will be essential to the design of 138th Street in an effort to ensure the future improvements on K-32 are consistent with roadways that are directly connected.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
Less-Intense and Less-Walkable Centers
Corridor is directly adjacent to the USD 204 main Campus (Main District Offices, High School, Middle School, Braves Technical Education Center (B-TEC), School sport facilities), and the Bonner Springs YMCA. Improved travel options with this project will provide greater connectivity and transportation options to this center.
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G22 Environmental justice tracts?
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No
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G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
The project will involve the construction of infrastructure for alternative transportation options, non-motorized, such as sidewalks and trails that will result in less use of carbon producing vehicles.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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The enclosed storm drain system will mitigate the current undermining of the street and erosion of the channel. Water quality features incorporated into the project will further assist in cleaner stormwater entering the stream by reducing/removing nitrates, phosphates and suspended solids.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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This project lies in the lower portion of the Wolf Creek watershed, immediately upstream from its confluence with the Kansas River. Protecting a improving the quality of water throughout the watershed is an important goal for the City of Bonner Springs as outlined in their Stormwater Management Program. As previously mentioned, the project will connect with the future MetroGreen trail planned along Wolf
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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The Tri-City Multimodal Plan identified this project as key for the community.
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