G1. TIP Number: |
996071
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G2. State: |
Regional (bistate)
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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Yes
The project is part of a joint priority of KCATA, JCT, UG and KCMO to improve the multi-modal downtown transit network use to reduce auto-dependency and emissions; buses have seating for 40 riders and decrease the need for single-occupancy automobile trips. Air quality improvement is even more significant when considering KCATAs current efforts to replace its current diesel fleet.
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G4 Project contact: |
The primary contact person for this project is Tracey Logan - tlogan@kcata.org, and Don Bowlin - dbowlin@kcata.org, will be assisting her.
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G5 Purpose and need:
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The new vehicles with updated amenities and features will attract new riders and remove the older, less efficient high emission diesel units.
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G6. Origin and ending
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Not Applicable
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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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Yes
Yes, the transit bus procurement grants are included in and will impact many other communities from Gladstone, MO, North Kansas City, MO, Lenexa, KS, that include transit in their long-range plans as listed in Smartmoves 3.0
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G10 Included in a CIP?
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Yes
This project is included in the capitial improvement plans for the KCATA, JoCo, and Unified Government.
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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: |
All acquired or none needed
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G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?
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No
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G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?
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Yes
The improved passenger transit and amenities on new buses are included in the Connected KC 2050.
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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Our core mission statement is "Connecting People to Opportunities," and in that having improved transit does provide mobility options that are more favorable in the disadvantaged areas. The updated technologies on and off the buses provide a better level of comfort and safety for passengers, thus making it a more appealing option to use.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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The public was engaged in the concept of improved transit and amenities as associated with the Smartmoves 3.0. The rollout included social media, and direct public comment was taken. The KCATA, Unified Government, and Johnson County included updated transit buses in their capital improvement budgets were a public comment period was held.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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The deployment of these new vehicles would be accompanied by an aggressive social media push and a formal medial announcement in areas that could include the most vulnerable population.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living---Age in Place---Compact, Walkable Centers---
Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network---Context Appropriate Streets-------
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Mixed-Density Neighborhoods---Natural Resources Protection---Optimize Parking---Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
Renewable Energy-------Retail/Rooftop Relationships---Strong Suburban Downtown---
Transit-Ready Corridors-----
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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New buses enhance the regional transit environment by providing access on high tech transit-ready corridors to many areas inside and out of ones local area. New buses create an exciting option for people to leave their vehicles parked when doing routine things, such as shopping at a local retail store, going to school, work, or doctors appointment.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
A fresh and up to date transit systems supports the policies in both programs. A few examples under each would be:
PSP
KS. Transit is a key component of many PSP projects – examples include SW Johnson County Transit Plan, Vision Metcalf, and Bike/walk KC.
MO – West 31st Street, Linwood, Truman Corridor in Independence, North Oak in Gladstone, etc.
CSP
Transit is a basic building block of CSP – part of the Transportation and Public Spaces principle. Having new clean vehicles is critical to CSP projects.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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No
Highest-Intensity and Most-Walkable Centers
These new buses will provide an exciting and new look for people who may not regularly use transit to get out of their neighborhoods to visit recently developed retail and medical facilities. A few examples Johnson County are Town Center, Merriam Town Center, and Rossana Square.
In the Unified Government, there is Village West, Improved retail on 7th Street, and development around 47th & State Ave all with new connections from the new transit center at 12th & Charlotte.
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G22 Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
This project will have a significant impact on the desirability and access of low-income residents to and from environmental justice tracks.
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G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
This project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the use of cleaner, renewable fuels and the reductions of carbon-based fuel vehicles.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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N/A
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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N/A
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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These buses will serve in many of the regional programs and initiatives that are being developed in many municipalities. A few examples of this would include Forward OP, Gladstone, NKC North Oak Corridor & Lenexa included in Smartmoves 3.0 and Connect KC 2050.
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