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PA CMT Description:
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This segment of Midland Drive is not within the Congestion Management Network. However, This project design will review program strategies to supplement the widening for addressing potential capacity issues in the future. The strategies will include access management, promoting active transportation, and turn lane restrictions. In addition, this project will provide fiber optic connection to signals and radar detection within the corridor. This will provide an improved continuous segment of roadway minimizing current stops and starts.
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PA SOV Capacity:
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Midland Drive is a key East-West connection in central Shawnee, designated as a future arterial roadway. There are 6000 vpd along this corridor, sharing a very narrow pavement section. This is a heavily used on-street bicycle route. The current roadway is narrow, unsafe, and provides no sidewalk, recreational trail, or adequate bicycle facilities. Midland Drive This segment is currently designated as share the road and but has little or no room to accommodate bicyclists. This project will enhance the safety of drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists and provide for increased capacity needed to accommodate transit opportunities. A study has not been conducted to provide the cross-section needed, but at a minumum the City anticipates a 3-lane (with bike lanes) section.
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PA Pre-application Statement:
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No changes made
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PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
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General Information
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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
The City anticipates applying for Johnson County (CARS) funding for this project
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G4 Project contact: |
Paul Lindstrom, PE, Senior Project Engineer, City of Shawnee. 913-742-6234, plindstrom@cityofshawnee.org
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G5 Purpose and need:
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The existing Midland Drive is a narrow 2-lane ditch section road that serves as a major connection between I-435 to Shawnee Mission Parkway/Barker Road. This segment of roadway serves as an alternative route to Shawnee Mission Parkway and is over-utilized, based on the current roadway section. This segment is highly utilized by on-street bicycles but is dangerous as a "share the road" designation and has no sidewalk for pedestrians. The project will provide reconstruction and widening of Midland Drive, including on-street bicycle lanes, a recreational trail on one side and a sidewalk on the other side, new LED street lighting, signing, pavement markings, storm sewer facilities and other improvements. The improvements will connect into an existing bicycle route and provide for a pedestrian friendly corridor. The City anticipates creating an active transit corridor along this segment of Midland Drive.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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1.70000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Major Collector
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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2050
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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
This project is currently included on the 6-year CIP.
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G11 Planning stage:
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Conceptual Plan
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G12 Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G13 Right-of-Way acquisition: |
Not started
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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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This segment of Midland Drive includes single family housing, both adjacent to and within nearby subdivisions, that is predominantly older adults. At this time there are not opportunities to walk or bike to the golf course or the commercial businesses within the corridor. This project will provide the sidewalk and recreational trail connections.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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The City Manager has held workshops with the City Council and staff to develop a list of priority projects throughout the City. This project is discussed frequently because of safety concerns and lack of pedestrian and bicycle opportunities. Some of these workshops include developing scenarios for more immediate alternatives to providing off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, without full roadway improvements.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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The City recently applied for a Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) grant through MARC in order to provide a comprehensive study of the area and what improvements would fit this corridor. This study would include public meetings to address the transportation needs of the public. In addition, the City continues to address transportation needs as part of the onging CIP discussion with the City Council. The City will soon hire a consultant to provide concepts and evaluate the needs of the community. The tools used to involve the public are social media, surveys, and public meetings.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living-------Compact, Walkable Centers---
Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network---Context Appropriate Streets---Diverse Housing Types---
----Green Infrastructure-------Integrated Trail System---
Mixed-Density Neighborhoods---Natural Resources Protection-------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
--------Retail/Rooftop Relationships-------
Transit-Ready Corridors-----
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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The Midland Drive corridor includes single family residential, rental housing, churches, a golf course, a movie theater, hotels, and several various commercial businesses within close-proximity of the corridor. Midland Drive east of 1-435 was previously improved to include some of the sustainable places criteria in the 2050 plan. The City plans to extend those improvements west of I-435. This project provides the City an opportunity to improve the Midland Drive corridor above and beyond the basic City standards and provide a complete street design with multi-modal transportation options.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The Midland Drive corridor is lacking adequate facilities for all modes of transportation other than vehicles. This project has identified those shortcomings and will incorporate improvements to accommodate those facilities. The City will be working with local transit authorities to support the expansion of regionaltransit and enhanced mobility to help people connect to work and other locations. In addition the City feels that this project creates quality places that support a range of lifestyle and transportation choices. The completion of Midland Drive improvements will promote increased density through mixed-use development and implement a centers-and-corridors strategy.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers
High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers: The nearby walkable commercial center is directly east of I-435 and Midland Drive and the golf course is along Midland Drive. This project will provide significant improved access to both centers. At this time there are no existing sidewalks, trails or transit stops along this segment of Midland Drive. In addition, there are no adequate crossings at the golf course or under 1-435 for pedestrians and bicycles. Improvements to the corridor will provide transportation opportunities other than vehicle traffic.
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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 City anticipates more bicycle and pedestrian traffic once the improvements are complete. In addition, development of neighborhood commercial development continues in the area and would be within walking/biking distance for several single family residents. By provide better roadway capacity, the City anticipates the introduction of transit along this corridor.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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The improvement plans will identify removal of trees and landscaping only when in direct conflict with installation of storm sewer and other critical infrastructure components. Retaining wall will be included in the design to minimize land disturbance and removals. In addition, additional measure will be taken to preserve the clarity and integrity of the local drainage within the corridor. This may include stormcepter units within the storm sewer system and utilizing natural drainageways in lieu of piping underground.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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The Midland Drive project is within the Little Mill Creek watershed area. The drainage for this area travels directly to the south (within small tributaries) before entering the Little Mill Creek streamway. This project will provide opportunities to preserve the water quality of runoff before entering into the main system. This will include natural conservation solutions and remove any existing concrete ditch liners, converting them to natural ditch sections.
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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City of Shawnee Land Use Guide, Circulation Plan, and Bicycle and Recreational Trail Plan. The improvements to Midland Drive, This section of Midland Drive is designated for on-street bicycle lanes and an off-street recreational trail/sidewalk for pedestrians.
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Project Financial Information
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STP Federal amount:
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4000000
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STP Match amount:
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8500000
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STP Year requested:
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2024
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Source of Local Match:
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City
CARS
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Explain:
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Scope Change:
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This would be a difficult project to divide into phases, unless provided that funding is available back to back years.
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Cost by area: |
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Engineering:
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1000000
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Equipment Purchase:
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0
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Right-of-Way:
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750000
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Other:
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0
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Utility Adjustment/Relocation:
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0
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Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):
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10000000
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Contingency:
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750000
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Total Estimated Project Cost:
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12500000
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Cost Breakdown by mode:
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Highway:
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88 %
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Transit:
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1 %
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Bike:
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6 %
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Pedestrian:
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5 %
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Other:
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%
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Submitted (Public) comments
Pete Jarchow said...
This is an excellent project. It provides a much needed pedestrian and bicycle link between east and west Shawnee. The existing road is extremely dangerous, with no shoulders and high traffic. This link would be heavily utilized. Will help connect and integrate older east Shawnee with the much newer developments in West Shawnee. Therefore, provides linkage between existing trail systems, greatly improves public and safety and is socially progressive!
9/30/2020 4:52:37 PM
Jesse K. Miguel said...
This project would be a great asset for the community. As a cyclist, this route is used heavily for several group rides, and the narrow 2 lane road with no shoulders is quite dangerous, so incorporating bike lanes would be a benefit. The shared used path will also allow better access for pedestrians and recreational cyclists to the Shawnee Mission park and their trails, the wider road will allow a safer connection within the city of Shawnee, and provide for an enhanced corridor for the residents of the area.
9/30/2020 5:21:38 PM
Feng Zhang said...
I cycle on this stretch of road on a weekly bases. This project will definitely increase safety.
9/30/2020 5:54:35 PM
Teresa Jarzemkoski said...
As a frequent user of this corridor, Im delighted with this plan to improve safety and efficiency for ALL road users.
9/30/2020 7:15:40 PM
Darius Riley said...
I ride this section of road frequently and it would be great to expand and widen it for safety and better access.
9/30/2020 8:15:05 PM
Chris Bailey said...
This would be epic! Its a great natural path for walkers and cyclists alike and would connect the people east of 435 and Midland safe and accessible pathway to Gary Haller Trail and west Shawnee. For us cyclists, its a hot spot on a cycling heat map as it is and would greatly increace safety and driver convenience simultaneously.
9/30/2020 8:22:07 PM
Kevin Fitzgerald said...
I regularly use this section of road for cycling and onroad bike lines would be beneficial for both cars and cyclists. This works be a wife use of public funds.
9/30/2020 8:57:59 PM
Brian Mellott said...
I support this road improvement project. I’ve used this route for over 20 years as part of my commute and training route.
9/30/2020 9:18:59 PM
Larry Smith said...
Absolutely please widen Midland and add bike lanes. We live off of Midland and ride our bikes on Midland many times per week. The eastern section of Midland (East of I-435) is safe for bicycles. The Midland section west of I-435 is so narrow that it is very dangerous for bikes. However, Midland in the dangerous section must be used, and is used, by many cyclists to access the Lawrence Road Streamway Park access point. PLEASE make the improvements as suggested. Thank you!
9/30/2020 9:43:44 PM
Sue Murphy said...
This is a great plan! I like to cycle on this stretch of road but it is so dangerous that I never do it alone. I would definitely use it more if it was widened.
9/30/2020 10:02:13 PM
Patricia Carter said...
As someone who cycles for health and the environment, we need to be proactive to move our community in the right direction. Bikes are the future.
9/30/2020 10:13:03 PM
Joe Kleidosty said...
This would be greatly appreciated by cyclists and motorists alike. I ride this stretch of road frequently with many other cyclists, and we would greatly appreciate more space for motorists to give us 3 feet. Thanks!
9/30/2020 10:15:26 PM
Rick Epperson said...
I definitely support this project. I have ridden this section of road for years and it is dangerous. Widening it to include bike lanes would make it safer for cyclists and cars alike.
9/30/2020 10:31:32 PM
Tim McGraw said...
Excellent idea and plan. I drive and ride bike on the road and is dangerous. Many cyclists use road. Will improve the city
9/30/2020 10:52:08 PM
Grant Doyle said...
Please do this, it sounds like a great plan!
9/30/2020 10:59:49 PM
Mark Wilborn said...
As someone who uses Midland easily once a day for commuting via automobile or bicycle widening Midland would improve safety, allow for public pedestrian use, improve access to Shawnee Mission Park, increase property values of homes and businesses along and near the road. As it is, Midland is just not safe for todays traffic and tomorrows future.
10/1/2020 5:05:24 AM
Aaron Neihouse said...
Adding bike and pedestrian facilities on this portion of road would greatly increase safe access to the already existing pedestrian and bike infrastructure for eastern Shawnee and Lenexa.
10/1/2020 6:41:32 AM
Brian Batson said...
Improving this road would benefit cyclists and all road users. There is access to Shawnee Mission Park via Ogg road and access to the Mill Creek Streamway paved trails from Midland but its dangerous in its current configuration. Its not a possible option for pedestrians. I hope that changes.
10/1/2020 8:28:25 AM
Ruan Wineinger said...
Frequent biker along this corridor. It is a very dangerous section with blind corners on a very narrow road. This is a great access road to the streamway trails and is frequently utilized by a high amount of bikers. Widening this road and adding a bike lane will bring a tremendous amount of value to shawnee and Johnson county residents!
10/1/2020 8:39:06 AM
Paul Arnhold said...
This is an important connector for cyclists, runners and pedestrians alike. Please support this important project and make Midland Dr. safer for all residents.
10/1/2020 9:04:10 AM
Valerie Dartt said...
Yes! Do it! Like a lot of the previous commenters, this section of Midland is part of my commute, and possibly the most dangerous part due to the narrow lanes and lack of a shoulder. This project would benefit cyclists and drivers alike!
10/1/2020 9:41:39 AM
Nina Ladd said...
I ride my bicycle on this section of Midland 3-4 times/ week and have had some close calls with cars passing too close. I fully support the plan to widen and add bike lanes for increased safety And visibility for cyclists, pedestrians and automobile drivers.
10/1/2020 12:20:47 PM
Nina Ladd said...
I ride my bicycle on this section of Midland 3-4 times/ week and have had some close calls with cars passing too close. I fully support the plan to widen and add bike lanes for increased safety And visibility for cyclists, pedestrians and automobile drivers.
10/1/2020 12:21:01 PM
Nina Ladd said...
I ride my bicycle on this section of Midland 3-4 times/ week and have had some close calls with cars passing too close. I fully support the plan to widen and add bike lanes for increased safety And visibility for cyclists, pedestrians and automobile drivers.
10/1/2020 12:21:02 PM
Nina Ladd said...
I ride my bicycle on this section of Midland 3-4 times/ week and have had some close calls with cars passing too close. I fully support the plan to widen and add bike lanes for increased safety And visibility for cyclists, pedestrians and automobile drivers.
10/1/2020 12:21:08 PM
Paul D.K. Ebner said...
Excellent - this will be a big improvement!
10/1/2020 12:35:40 PM
Scott Reed said...
This is something that Shawnee has needed to make eastern and western Shawnee safely accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. I avoid this road due to how narrow it is and the amount of close calls Ive had on this stretch of pavement.
10/1/2020 12:46:13 PM
David Dye said...
The roadway needs to be made safer for all users, and especially active transit. Widening the road is the wrong approach. Our built infrastructure, especially in Shawnee, clearly favors automobiles and establishes all other modes as second-class at best. This proposal wont change that.
Midland needs a road diet and infrastructure that demands adherence to the speed limit. Your design makes it a mini Shawnee Mission Parkway and will be treated like a speedway.
10/1/2020 1:19:43 PM
Carol Handley said...
I’m eager for these improvements! We use this road section frequently, and never feel very safe on the narrow road without a shoulder. I empathize with motor vehicles who get caught behind with no chance to pass safely.
Thank you!
10/1/2020 1:24:51 PM
Stacie Ballentine said...
Love this! There are so many bikers! New lanes will make everyone safer.
10/1/2020 2:10:51 PM
matt garrett said...
I ride my bicycle weekly on this route from the blackfish bike lane to the streamway county trail. Its a serious missing piece of cycling infrastructure. The road is incredibly unsafe as built for the combined bike/ped/car traffic.
10/1/2020 2:34:31 PM
Scott Johnson said...
Im an avid cyclist that frequently rides on this route and strongly support its widening with bike lanes. Due to the narrowness particularly around the curve at the Ogg intersection, Ive experienced several close passes by vehicles over the years. Please do this!
10/1/2020 2:39:22 PM
Ann Pai said...
This plan provides a lot of bang for the buck! It will greatly increase the safety and usability of this corridor and provide for an all too rare safe cycling and walking connection to allow crossing at the interstate. This would be a huge improvement for a Shawnee that helps get people moving outdoors!
10/1/2020 3:30:22 PM
Steven Melling said...
This project is logical, and would greatly improve the safety of all road users. The lack of bike lanes west of I-435 is problematic for at least two reasons. First, it presents an abrupt break from the rather good bike infrastructure to the east of I-435. Second, the access point for the Gary L. Haller trail makes this segment of road a magnet for cyclists.
10/1/2020 7:00:10 PM
Joe Ballentine said...
Yes please! Lanes are narrow with steep shoulders. Bikers use this all the time and the extra room For bikes and vehicles would be magical! Heat maps show this to be an extremely well used road for bikes, so the bike lanes will be much appreciated! There is no negative or draw back to this plan. Thanks!
10/1/2020 10:07:42 PM
John Brown said...
I think it is a great idea to improve this road for motorist and cyclist. I ride my bike on Midland Drive multiple times per week. Midland Drive connects to the Gary Haller trail that leads to SM Park.The road also a connecting point to 435 and SM Parkway.
10/2/2020 10:56:38 AM
Amy said...
This section of road is a major connection for cyclists accessing the Mill Creek Trail System or crossing I-435. This project would provide significant safety improvements for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians who use this stretch of road on a regular basis.
10/3/2020 9:23:23 AM
Michelle Simbaqueva said...
Great plan! This stretch is so narrow and has no shoulder, making it a safety concern for cyclists & motor vehicles alike. I agree all users of this corridor would appreciate the upgrade!
10/4/2020 9:32:43 PM
Stephen Auckly said...
Thus would make this road much more safe. It is a very popular route for cyclists as one of the very few ways to get across 435. Thank you.
10/5/2020 2:20:31 PM
Erin Keehn-Majeske said...
I ride on Midland quite often as I head from my home to Streamway trail. I am nervous each and every ride as the streets are so narrow, particularly around curves. Having bikes lanes would be so much safer! Looking forward to the day this is completed.
10/6/2020 2:47:23 PM
David Kurovski said...
I use this section of Midland Drive on a weekly basis for both solo and small group rides. Widening the road and adding bike lanes would benefit both cyclists and motorists.
10/7/2020 1:28:40 PM
Drew Shaneyfelt said...
This would be a great improvement to Midland drive. I bike this route sometimes, but often depending on the time of day I try to avoid it because the road is so narrow. It would increase access to other trail systems and bike routes for me and my family. I really hope this happens.
10/8/2020 8:55:11 PM
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