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G8.1 Project title:
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138th Street Improvements - Phase 1
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G8.2 Project description: |
This 0.50 mile project in Bonner Springs, KS along 138th Street between K-32 and Morse Avenue aims to improve safety, mobility, connectivity, and reduce congestion for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The proposed design promotes safe transportation options for persons traveling to on-street destinations such as the YMCA and Bonner Springs High School, and while also improving the roads performance by increasing capacity and safety for through traffic.
Items in the scope include the addition of sidewalks, on-street bike lanes, left-turn lanes, road widening, and improving drainage along the roadway. Ultimately, the road will facilitate healthy and active living, creating a sense of place through safe transportation options and increased road capacity.
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G8.3 Project contact: |
Rick Sailler, CWUM
Public Works Director, City of Bonner Springs
p 913-667-3514 | c 913-207-1530
rsailler@bonnersprings.org
205 E. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 38, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
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G1. Project Type: |
Non-Motorized Transportation - Facilities and SRTS Infrastructure
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G2. Funding Stream: |
CMAQ STP TAP
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G3. TIP Number: |
N/A
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G4. State: |
Kansas
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G5. Project county: |
1. Wyandotte
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G6. Project municipality: |
1. Bonner Springs
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G7. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
N/A
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G8.4 Purpose and need:
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The 0.50 mile segment of 138th Street in Bonner Springs is positioned to become an arterial; however, the 2-lane, 20 foot wide roadway does not accommodate the current needs nor the anticipated growth of the community. The 0.50 mile segment of 138th Street has a high volume of traffic with over 2,500 vehicles traversing the area each day. The roadway needs to be widened and enhanced with dedicated left-turn lanes to serve current and future needs. Currently, no pedestrian or cyclist facilities exist along the corridor. The City of Bonner Springs recently adopted a complete streets policy and plans to connect the corridor to the expanding trail network to the east. The proposed bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and context-appropriate pedestrian crossings will connect into the existing and planned trail network, providing students and community members a safe route to school and the YMCA.
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G9. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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S 138th Street
K-32
Morse Avenue
0.50
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G10. Functional Classification:
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Collector
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G11. In Transportation Outlook 2040?
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Yes
Decade:
2010
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G12. Muli-Agency Plan?
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No
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G13. Included in a CIP?
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Yes
Improvements to 138th Street have been identified in the City of Bonner Springs CIP as a multi-phase project with this being the first phase. The City has funded the initial phase I design to reach a "final plan" stage at the expense of approximately $250,000. Additionally, 138th Street has been identified in the Transportation Outlook 2040 project listing.
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G14. Planning stage:
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Final Plan
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G15. Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G16. Right-of-Way acquisition: |
In process
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G17. ROW by local public agency process manual?
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Yes
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G18. Other unique local goals and objectives?
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Yes
N/A
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G19. Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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No disadvantaged populations exist in the study area.
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G20. Relevant Public Engagement:
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The 138th corridor has been identified for several years as the primary roadway for the city to develop. In 2008 the City commissioned a Comprehensive Plan - Vision 2025 - that included public engagement efforts and City Council approval of the Plan. Vision 2025 called for, among other goals, a strong focus on the transportation network of Bonner Springs - notably the importance of 138th Street as a major (2nd only to K-7) North / South Corridor.
The Citys Strategic Plan, adopted in 2016, included a citizens forum, focus groups, and online survey instrument. These efforts identified several key goals and objectives,notbaly a hightened sense of public demand to improve public infrastructure. This public opinion was reinforced when the City complete a City wide survey in 2016, that found that 92% of the public supported street improvements as the major area of focus for the City over the next 5 years.
In 2017, recognizing the need and community support, the City Council proceed with awarding the design for improvements to the 138th Street corridor. To date, the City began the process of a design with public engagement efforts including an open house meeting with break-out sessions, and one on one meetings with area stakeholders.
The improvements of 138th Street will tie into previous State and MARC areas of focus including major improvements to Kump Avenue (K-32) and the Tri-City (Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, and KCK) Multi-Modal Redevelopment Plan for K-32.
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G21. Planned Public Engagement:
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The City will continue to evaluate financing for this project. These conversation will certainly be impacted by the availability of funding sources from outside agencies. As this project will involve public funds, public notices will be provided about discussions for completing the project. The City uses a wide array of engagement efforts, including social media, online posting, and notices as City Hall to ensure the public is engaged in this effort.
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G22. Sustainable Places Criteria:
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----Active Transportation/Living-----------
Complete Street Design-------Context Appropriate Streets-------
------------Integrated Trail System---
------------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
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G22.1. Describe CSP relationship:
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Active Transportation/ Living will be achieved through the development of bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities. Additionally, the connection to future trails will Integrates the Trail System which emphasizes the Pedestrian-Orientated Public Realm. The project will be a Context Appropriate Complete Street as it responds to the mobility needs of all users and appropriately prioritizes the safety of all users.
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G23. Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The CSP program is implemented through focusing on the Places goal. The reconstruction of 138th Street will enable the public more transportation choices -- helping reduce family transportation costs, and reducing air pollution. This design also promotes healthier lifestyles, reducing healthcare costs. Resource conservation and energy efficiency will also be promoted by utilizing locally sourced building materials, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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G24. Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
Less-Intense and Less-Walkable Centers
The 138th St project directly serves the walkability centers identified on the activity centers map. This investment will enhance the centers vibrancy by giving recreational options along the road, improving the connectivity and safety of pedestrian and cyclists, as well as increasing the roadways through flow and capacity.
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G25. Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
This improvement is located in an area noted as "other activity center" - abutting both the YMCA and USD 204 High School and Middle School campus.
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G26. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
The project promotes pedestrian and cycling as an alternative mode of transportation, reducing the need to utilize vehicles with internal combustion engines for transportation along the corridor. Additionally, left turn lanes into the YMCA will reduce traffic backups and increase efficiency.
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G27. Natural Resource information:
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N/A
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G28. Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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N/A
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G29. Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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Bonner Springs Comprehensive Plan - Vision 2025
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G30.1 Complies with MARC’s CSP?
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Yes
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G30.2 Exception to the MARC CSP?
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No
N/A
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