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G8.1 Project title:
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OLD MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CONNECTOR
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G8.2 Project description: |
This segment will extend the Blue River Trail where Phase II ends by crossing the Blue River with a low crossing bridge and gaining access to the west side of the river. This connection will add to the five miles of existing trail along the Blue River and Indian Creek, to neighborhoods in western Jackson County.
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G8.3 Project contact: |
Erica Flad
4600 E 63rd Street
Kansas City MO 64130
erica.flad@kcmo.org
816.513.7780
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G1. Project Type: |
Non-Motorized Transportation - Facilities and SRTS Infrastructure
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G2. Funding Stream: |
TAP
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G3. TIP Number: |
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G4. State: |
Missouri
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G5. Project county: |
1. Jackson
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G6. Project municipality: |
1. Kansas City, MO 2. Jackson County
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G7. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G8.4 Purpose and need:
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This project will connect south Kansas City and western Jackson County to activity centers further north such as Brookside and the Plaza. This will also provide a crossing over the Blue River to Jackson County and in the future, to Martin City.
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G9. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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G10. Functional Classification:
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Not Applicable
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G11. In Transportation Outlook 2040?
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No
Decade:
--Select--
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G12. Muli-Agency Plan?
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No
Trails KC Plan, Metro Green and 6th Council District Trails Plan
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G13. Included in a CIP?
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No
The Blue River Trail projects have received funding from KCMO capital improvements sales tax. The KCMO Council District 6, where this project is located, has approximately $3 million available to spend annually. The Council District has committed to provide the match for this segment.
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G14. Planning stage:
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Conceptual Plan
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G15. Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G16. Right-of-Way acquisition: |
All acquired or none needed
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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
This project supports the Clean Air Action Plan by providing a non-motorized option across the Blue River.
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G19. Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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The Red Bridge Area transportation disadvantage populations that will be affected positively includes low-income, minority, older adults, zero-car households and veterans because this project connects to an area that walks frequently.
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G20. Relevant Public Engagement:
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KC Parks Strategic Plan meetings were held in 2015, where residents endorsed the construction of more shared use segments along the Blue River Greenway.
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G21. Planned Public Engagement:
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Once selected, project implementation will include a public engagement strategy modeled on NCHRP Report 710 "Practical Approaches for Involving Traditionally Underserved Populations in Transportation Decisionmaking"
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G22. Sustainable Places Criteria:
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----Active Transportation/Living-----------
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------------Integrated Trail System---
----Natural Resources Protection-----------
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----Tree Preservation-
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G22.1. Describe CSP relationship:
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This project ties into a larger multi-state system (Blue River Greenway and Indian Creek Trails) which connects over 26 miles of trail, connecting the communities and natural area, promoting recreational systems, encouraging active living, preserving natural features and providing access to open and natural areas.
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G23. Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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No
This project implements the following PSP initiatives: creation of vibrant places, connected places with a variety of transportation choice options, and green places that support healthy living, recreational opportunities and a natural environment.
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G24. Serves Regional Activity Center?
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No
--Select--
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G25. Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
This project will provide access from Martha Truman Road, which is in an environmental justice area. It will provide EJ areas access to Minor Park and the Blue River Trail.
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G26. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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No
This project will provide non-motorized access to Minor Park and Jackson County and recreational amenities along the Blue River Greenway, thereby, reducing vehicular trips.
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G27. Natural Resource information:
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This project will preserve the majority of the existing, mature forest. Invasive species will be removed and new native trees will be planted in open areas.
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G28. Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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Planting new trees along the river, protecting functioning ecosystems and sensitive habitats and adding wetland plantings will improve water quality.
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G29. Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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G30.1 Complies with MARC’s CSP?
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No
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G30.2 Exception to the MARC CSP?
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No
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Traveler Type (All Ages & Abilities)
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Pedestrians:
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Mobility Aids:
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Bicyclists:
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Transit Riders:
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Cars:
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Not Accommodated
Trail doesnt accommodate cars
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Trucks:
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Not Accommodated
Trail doesnt accommodate trucks
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Motorcycles:
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Not Accommodated
Trail doesnt accommodate motocycles
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Buses:
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Not Accommodated
Trail doesnt accommodate buses
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Green Streets:
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Not Accommodated
Project is not a street
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