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PA CMT Description:
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As one of three corridors within the city that provides access to I-70 and US-40, traffic demands along Woods Chapel Road are growing and the existing asphalt pavement is structurally failing. The corridor does not meet current design standards and does not comply with the City’s Complete Streets policy. This project, Phase 2, is the final phase of improvements to address capacity issues along a growing corridor, better serve existing businesses and neighborhoods, extend bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and offer an enhanced gateway into the City. While transit service is limited in the city, bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Woods Chapel Road will provide a safe route for transit users to access the transit stop near I-70, thereby providing access to opportunities via the RideKC network. Intersection improvements at Woods Chapel Road and US-40 will also help address 2 serious injury crashes that occurred from 2014-19.
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PA SOV Capacity:
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The addition of a center turn lane is being implemented to improve access management and safety.
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PA Pre-application Statement:
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Changes made
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PA Pre-application Statement Text:
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Additional enhancements to promote environmental enhancements, including street trees and native landscaping, as well as justification for the center turn lane have been added.
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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: |
Missouri
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G4 Project contact: |
Jeff Sell
Asst. Public Works Director
816.228.0121
jsell@bluespringsgov.com
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G5 Purpose and need:
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Due to increasing vehicular and truck traffic along Woods Chapel Road corridor, this project is a continuation of phased improvements in order to increase roadway capacity and provide multi-modal accommodations. Phase 1 of the project from I-70 to Walnut Street was completed in Fall 2016, which included a DDI at I-70. This project, Phase 2, will improve the existing two-lane roadway from Walnut Street to US-40 to a three-lane roadway with a continuous center turn lane and right-turn lanes where warranted. The improvements will include bicycle lanes and sidewalk on both sides of the roadway to provide connectivity for bicyclists, pedestrians, and mobility aid users. Intersection improvements at Woods Chapel Road and US-40 intersection will also be incorporated into the project.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
From:
To:
Length (Miles):
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Woods Chapel Road
Walnut
US 40
0.80000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Minor Arterial
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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--Select--
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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 was included in the Citys CIP as an unfunded project.
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G11 Planning stage:
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Preliminary 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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The provision of sidewalks and bicycle facilities, where none exist today, will positively impact the transportation disadvantaged by providing alternatives to SOV.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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As part of the Phase 1 improvements previously completed, public meetings were held to gather input ont he final configurations of this proposal.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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A public meeting will be help prior to ROW acquisition and construction for input.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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----Active Transportation/Living-----------
Complete Street Design---------------
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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This project implements Complete Street Design through the provision of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, which in turn supports active transportation.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
In 2013, the Woods Chapel Road and US-40 intersection was identified in the Creating Sustainable Places (CSP) 40 Highway Corridor and Focus Area Plan. The Woods Chapel Road corridor was specifically identified as a potential parkway with multimodal accommodations. This recommendation was advanced during Phase 1 improvements and will be further implemented through Phase 2 improvements such as bicycle lanes, Sidewalks, center median improvements (as appropriate), and native landscaping. The plan also prioritizes mixed-use development and an enhanced gateway at the Woods Chapel Road and US-40 intersection node. Therefore, this project provides multimodal access to US-40, a potential future transit corridor, and seeks to spur interest in private development by investing in public realm.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers
It will provide vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access to 40 Hwy.
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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
By providing multimodal enhancements, this project encourages active transportation which, in turn, reduces the reliance on SOV which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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The project will include native landscaping elements that serve both aesthetic and storm water functions. The preservation of existing trees will be accommodated as feasible during design. All areas will incorporate best management practices for erosion control during construction and all disturbed areas will be improved as soon as feasible.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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The project will include native landscaping elements that serve both aesthetic and storm water functions. The preservation of existing trees will be accommodated as feasible during design. All areas will incorporate best management practices for erosion control during construction and all disturbed areas will be improved as soon as feasible.
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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This project implements the complete streets and balanced transportation network encouraged in the citys comprehensive plan.
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