Summary of 47th Complete Street Project

Westwood

Contact Information

Organization: Westwood
Contact person: Fred Sherman
Title: CAO/City Clerk
Phone: 913-362-1550
E-mail: fred.sherman@westwoodks.org
Organization address: 4700 Rainbow Blvd
  Westwood, KS    66205

General Information

G8.1 Project title: 47th Complete Street Project
G8.2 Project description: This is the implementation of a Complete Street Action Plan for the 47th Street corridor from Rainbow Blvd to just west of Mission Road, that was built upon two separate Master Planning process completed by the City of Westwood, Kansas and the UG of KCK with the Rosedale Master Plan. The final project concept plan is based on a completed Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) project.
The project proposes a new street design and layout of the corridor by utilizing the principles of complete streets. The plan emphasizes sustainable green street practices while balancing the needs and desires of a mix of users (vehicular, on-street parking, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle lanes), and identify capital and utility improvements in the project area.
G8.3 Project contact: John Sullivan
Public Works Director, City of Westwood
john.sullivan@westwoodks.org
913-362-1550
G1. Project Type: Road & Bridge - Roadway Operations
G2. Funding Stream: STP
G3. TIP Number:
G4. State: Kansas
G5. Project county: 1. Johnson 2. Wyandotte
G6. Project municipality: 1. Westwood 2. Unified Government 3. Roeland Park
G7. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions? Yes
47th Street between Mission Road and Rainbow Blvd is a shared road with the City of Westwood, Kansas and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. The southwest corner of 47th Street and Mission Road is within the City of Roeland Park. An interlocal agreement has not yet been established for shared local funding of this proposed project. If awarded, it is anticipated that local funding would be shared proportionally. All three jurisdictions actively participate in the 47th & Mission Road Overlay Committee. See www.westwoodks.org/47missioncommittee
G8.4 Purpose and need: The intersections of 47th and Rainbow Blvd and 47th Street and Mission Road are both redeveloping with mixed-use activity centers. The Master Plan planning processes completed for both the City of Westwood and the Rosedale area of UG-KCK, included extensive public engagement process. Both plans included the full integrations of transportation, land use, and environmental elements into the implementation sections of the final plan documents, including the evaluation of a “road diet” for the 47th Street corridor, which is currently a four (4) lane road with narrow sidewalks. The traffic counts along this corridor suggest it is a good candidate for a “road diet” in converting the road profile into a three (3) lane road with designated bike lanes. The retail area near 47th and Mission Road has experienced a recent resurgence and development activity. Transit services to and from the various near-by KU Med and University of Kansas Hospital facilities is in high demand.
 
G9. Origin and ending
  Route:
  From:
  To:
  Length (Miles): 		47th Street
just west of Mission Road
Rainbow Blvd
0.5 miles
G10. Functional Classification: Collector
G11. In Transportation Outlook 2040? No   Decade:   --Select--
G12. Muli-Agency Plan? No
G13. Included in a CIP? Yes
The scope of the project is included in the approved CIP for the City of Westwood.
G14. Planning stage: Conceptual Plan
G15. Reviewed by state DOT? No
G16. Right-of-Way acquisition: All acquired or none needed
G17. ROW by local public agency process manual? No
G18. Other unique local goals and objectives? Yes
The Master Plan planning processes completed for both the City of Westwood, and the Rosedale area of UG-KCK included extensive public engagement process. Both plans include the full integrations of transportation, land use, and environmental elements into the implementation sections of the final plan documents, including the evaluation of a “road diet” for the 47th Street corridor, which is currently a four (4) lane road with narrow sidewalks. The traffic counts along this corridor suggest it is a good candidate for a “road diet” in converting the road profile into a three (3) lane road with designated bike lanes. The retail area near 47th and Mission Road has experienced a recent resurgence and development activity. Transit services to and from the various near-by KU Med and University of Kansas Hospital facilities is in high demand.
G19. Transportation Disadvantaged Population: The proposed road-diet of the 47th Street corridor will provide enhanced transportation choices: expand affordable, accessible, multimodal transportation options in order to better connect residents and visitors to jobs and services.
G20. Relevant Public Engagement: The Master Plan planning processes completed for both the City of Westwood, and the Rosedale area of KCK included extensive public engagement process. Both plans include the full integrations of transportation, land use, and environmental elements into the implementation sections of the final plan documents, including the evaluation of a “road diet” (for the 47th Street corridor. The 47th Street Complete Street Plan, a Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) funded planning project completed by BikeWalkKC staff, also included a series of public engagement activities. This included utilizing the 47th & Mission Road Overlay Committee as the steering committee for the planning project. The development of the final concept plan recommendations was based on citizen input via an Open House forum and an on-line survey.
G21. Planned Public Engagement: Final construction design decisions will continue on the public engagement processes used for the completed Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) project, including coordination with the 47th Mission Road Overlay Committee - a joint three-city standing committee that meets on a monthly basis to review development proposals in the area, and foster commerce in the 47th & Mission Road area.
G22. Sustainable Places Criteria: Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living---Age in Place---Compact, Walkable Centers--- Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network---Context Appropriate Streets------- ----Green Infrastructure----------- Mixed-Density Neighborhoods-------Optimize Parking---Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm--- --------Retail/Rooftop Relationships---Strong Suburban Downtown--- Transit-Ready Corridors---Tree PreservationUnique Community Characteristics
G22.1. Describe CSP relationship: The proposed road-diet project directly addresses the following T2040 Goals: Transportation choices: expand affordable, accessible, multimodal transportation options in order to better connect residents and visitors to jobs and services. Safety and security: improve safety and security for all transportation users. System condition: ensure transportation systems are maintained in good condition. System performance: manage existing systems to achieve reliable and efficient performance and maximize the value of existing investments. Public health: facilitate healthy, active living. Climate change and energy use: Decrease the use of fossil fuels through reduced travel demand, technology advancements and a transition to renewable energy sources.
G23. Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives? Yes
The proposed road-diet project directly addresses the following T2040 Goals:
Transportation choices: expand affordable, accessible, multimodal transportation options in order to better connect residents and visitors to jobs and services.
Safety and security: improve safety and security for all transportation users.
System condition: ensure transportation systems are maintained in good condition.
System performance: manage existing systems to achieve reliable and efficient performance and maximize the value of existing investments.
Public health: facilitate healthy, active living.
Climate change and energy use: Decrease the use of fossil fuels through reduced travel demand, technology advancements and a transition to renewable energy sources.
G24. Serves Regional Activity Center? Yes
Highest-Intensity and Most-Walkable Centers The incorporation of enhanced alternative transportation modes (pedestrian, bicycle and transit) was not considered nor was it the priority of the current design of the 47th Street corridor. A Complete Streets design will enhance all transportation modes going to and from the retail and other commercial and mixed-use development activities taking place along this corridor.
G25. Environmental justice tracts? No
G26. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions? Yes
The incorporation of enhanced alternative transportation modes (pedestrian, bicycle and transit) was not the priority of the current design of the 47th Street corridor. A Complete Streets design will enhance all transportation modes going to and from the retail and other commercial and mixed use development activities taking place along this corridor.
G27. Natural Resource information: The plan includes the replacement of existing aged street trees with appropriate new street trees and enhanced landscaping amenities.
G28. Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
G29. Explain local land use or comprehensive plans: This is the implementation of a Complete Street Action Plan for the 47th Street corridor from Rainbow Blvd to just west of Mission Road, that was built upon two Master Planning process completed by the City of Westwood, Kansas and the UG of KCK with the Rosedale Master Plan. The final concept plan of the proposed project is based on a completed Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) project.
G30.1 Complies with MARC’s CSP? Yes
G30.2 Exception to the MARC CSP? No The plan proposes a new street design and layout of the corridor by utilizing the principles of Complete Streets. The plan emphasizes sustainable green street practices while balancing the needs and desires of a mix of users (vehicular, on-street parking, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle lanes), and identifies capital and utility improvements within the project area.
 
Traveler Type (All Ages & Abilities)
Pedestrians:       
Mobility Aids:       
Bicyclists:       
Transit Riders:       
Cars:       
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Project Financial Information

STP Federal amount: 1147  (Thousands of $)
STP Match amount: 400  (Thousands of $)
STP Year requested: 2021
Source of Local Match: Local CIP funds, plus 47th Street is a CARS eligible street for JoCo matching funds.
 
Explain: Local CIP funds, plus 47th Street is a CARS eligible street for JoCo matching funds.
 
Scope Change: The project can not be phased.
 
Cost Breakdown:
Highway: 27  %
Transit: 2  %
Bike: 17  %
Pedestrian: 29  %
Other: 25  %

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John Hornbeck said...

I am a resident of Rosedale and strongly support this project. I was involved in the community engagement for the Rosedale Master Plan, and I also participated at the community engagement meetings at Westwood City Hall for this specific project. This project will make a substantial improvement in safe active transportation options (cycling, walking and transit) for a growing commercial corridor in this area -- a corridor that is also flanked by diverse residential communities.

4/12/2018 6:09:32 AM

Rebecca Garza said...

I am a resident of Rosedale and Board member for Rosedale Development Association. I strongly support this project. This is a very important growing corridor for multiple diverse communities and this project will greatly improve access and safety for active transportation. The community is eager for more walking and biking infrastructure in this area and expressed those wishes in the Rosedale Master Plan.

4/30/2018 9:29:14 AM

Scott Bingham said...

As the 47th & Mission Committee Chair, I participated on the steering committee for this project and can attest to the tremendous potential it offers this corridor. Since our committee’s inception almost 20 years ago, the three cities that border this stretch of 47th Street have continued their steadfast support in making this area a vibrant, bike and pedestrian friendly environment. I believe the 47th Complete Street Project improvements will play a critical role in continuing the positive momentum generated by the recent development along the corridor.

4/30/2018 5:35:27 PM

Monica Mendez said...

It is of a need for safety reasons. Pedestrians and bikers will be pleased with improvements. Speeding will be reduced. Great work by the cities involved in this project.

5/1/2018 10:15:55 AM

Robert Christian said...

I am a resident of Rosedale, and I fully endorse this project. I commute to work daily with my bicycle, and enjoy walking to local stores and restaurants. Having this project completed would make the whole community more walk-able and bike-able, and would increase interest in the local area.

5/1/2018 3:05:37 PM

Erin Stryka said...

As a member of the 47th and Mission Committee and director of Rosedale Development Association, I am in full suport of this project. This project is in line with the preferred option for 47th chosen by Rosedale residents in the Rosedale Master Plan process. Additional community input given during the Planning Sustainable Places project. This project will increase safety for walkers, bikers and drivers, bring more business to a redeveloping area of our city, and help build a beautiful and connected neighborhood.

5/3/2018 9:24:29 AM

Robert J. Spaniol said...

It appears all due diligence has been exercised in this planning process. As a Director at the University of Kansas Health System and a member of the Board of RDA, I know that employees at the University of Kansas Hospital and KUMed do rely on public transportation from the west that this development of 47th street will support well into the future. Great work!

5/3/2018 10:28:39 AM

Ruth Harder said...

Speaking as a Rosedale resident, I support this plan!

5/3/2018 11:11:49 AM

Peter Cashen said...

Please allocate the funding for this project the public safety will be better for this being installed.

5/3/2018 12:11:06 PM

Mary Gonzales said...

I am in favor of this plan.

5/3/2018 1:42:18 PM

Stephanie Reynolds said...

I just want to add my voice in support of the plan for the 47th Complete Street project. I believe it is a way to optimize this roadway as well as add to the overall up-scaling of a well traveled part of our community.

5/3/2018 4:56:45 PM

Courtney Brooks said...

As a resident of Rosedale who regularly walks along and across this street, I highly support the project. It will make this area more user friendly (for drivers, pedestrians, and bikes).

5/3/2018 5:00:55 PM

Sharon apotts said...

I support this plan on behalf of students and families of Noble Prentis Elementary.....RDA Board Member and Principal

5/3/2018 8:16:32 PM

Amanda Vega said...

As an educator in Rosedale I support this project. Rosedale families would greatly benefit from this project. It creates a safer and more enjoyable space for all.

5/3/2018 10:55:18 PM

Scott Martens said...

I believe this project will be a step in the right direction for Rosedale. Meeting the future needs of residents needs to start now.

5/4/2018 11:24:38 AM

Colt McArthur said...

I am a resident of Westwood and strongly support this project. The growth of the corridor over the last five years has been tremendous and will only increase in popularity as more businesses move in. Improved transit, bike and pedestrian options are essential to the multi-jurisdictional district.

5/4/2018 2:17:58 PM

Janell Friesen said...

I strongly support these efforts to bring Complete Street design the 47th street corridor. This is an area where we area already seeing increasing cyclists and pedestrians, and it is important to create a safe place for more and more bike/pedestrian users of the space. This will support both better health from increased activity and economic development by creating more ways for people to access the businesses along this corridor.

5/4/2018 5:13:07 PM

Jen Hill said...

What a fantastic opportunity to bring our three communities together and create a community for all ages! Healthy lifestyles, walkable shopping and dinning district, This project will make our community perfect for alternative transportation such as bicycling. Sustainable living at its finest!

5/4/2018 10:35:50 PM

Charita Vine said...

As a resident and member of the Rosedale Development Association, I support the project wholeheartedly. The plan has been designed to meet the needs of both Rosedale and Westwood. I believe this project will make 47th street more inviting to additional business. 😊

5/4/2018 11:08:20 PM

Rachel Hostetler said...

I am very excited to see 47th Street become a complete street! I strongly support this plans efforts to make the street more inviting and safer for walking, bicycling and public transit users.

5/5/2018 12:00:03 AM

Judy Hyde said...

As a resident of Roeland Park I strongly support this project. Positive steps forward for the community and this increasingly vibrant corridor. Onward!

5/5/2018 5:54:22 AM

Jan L Gravley said...

As a long time resident of Roeland Park I strongly support this project. Its the perfect opportunity to bring together these three communities and enhance the appearance of our neighborhood to visitors entering our area from the east or the north.

5/5/2018 8:57:21 AM

Michael Poppa said...

As a resident and councilmember in Roeland Park I support this project. I look forward to connecting our three communities by utilizing Complete Streets to enhance traffic safety and bike/walk-ability. This project is an essential component to increasing utilization and accessibility of the 47th & Mission Corridor.

5/7/2018 12:11:05 PM

Shea Geist said...

As a resident of Roeland Park, I welcome and support this encouraging collaboration of three cities. This is city planning done right!

5/7/2018 1:13:18 PM

Shea Geist said...

As a resident of Roeland Park, I welcome and support this encouraging collaboration of three cities. This is city planning done right!

5/7/2018 1:13:18 PM

Janice Grebe said...

I have lived in Roeland Park for 49 years. The city and its neighboring cities have changed enormously during that time, and recent improvements in the 47th Street corridor have been wonderful to see. Though I live west of Roe, we now visit the businesses and restaurants on that corridor often. Our great hope is that the now vacant land on the southwest corner of 47th and Mission Rd. will be developed soon as another restaurant or business of which our city can be proud.

5/7/2018 1:17:43 PM

Laura Steele said...

I am a Roeland Park resident and my bicycle commute to midtown takes me past the 47th street corridor. I support this project as I personally have encountered active transportation safety issues that will be mitigated by a Complete Streets design. It will be wonderful to see the opportunities this positive change in the corridor will make for this area of NE JoCo.

5/7/2018 1:28:30 PM

Gretchen Davis said...

As a resident of Roeland Park, I highly support this project which will make this newly revitalizing area of our community more walk-able, bike-able and accessible to parking for cars. I support adding trees, landscaping and green space wherever possible to this project to beautify and soften the built environment and aid in reducing air pollution.

5/7/2018 1:55:48 PM

Susan Starr Aaron said...

I totally suppot this project. My family enjoys walking and biking to this area, and we would love for it to be safer and more accessible to all!

5/7/2018 2:08:41 PM

Amie Logan said...

I am a resident of Roeland Park and I use 47th and Rainbow everyday to get to and from work. I strongly support the project. It just seems to have all of the communities involved interests in mind and will improve this stretch of road.

5/7/2018 2:15:35 PM

Kathleen Anne Whitworth said...

A comprehensive street plan for this area would benefit multiple cities and help to develop this area as destination spot within the KC Metro area. Financially, sales tax revenue would increase and crime would decrease if this area had a better aesthetic. Making the area more pedestrian and bicycle friendly would stimulate business and benefit a variety of age groups while promoting healthy activity. A cohesive look that is usable and aesthetically pleasing across the three cities is key to the success of this project.

5/7/2018 7:55:25 PM

Ardie A. Davis said...

The plan addresses landscaping, private transit, public transit, walking, biking, shopping and dining amenities and needs that will improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Kudos to all who brought the plan to fruition. Now lets make it happen.

5/7/2018 10:19:22 PM

Geoffrey Geist said...

As a resident of Roeland Park, just a few blocks off of this corridor, I wanted to extend my gratitude to all those involved in this project. I appreciate you making our community more welcoming, accessible and safer for us all to enjoy in the years to come.

5/8/2018 7:48:51 AM

Emily Hage said...

I am so glad to see this collaborative approach to city planning between Westwood, Roeland Park and KCK. As a Roeland Park residents, we frequent the 47th/Mission corridor often and any proactive approach to sustainable transportation and bikeability/walkability is a good idea in my mind.

5/8/2018 11:27:30 AM

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