The committee discussed the bi-monthly status of TIP projects, including administrative adjustments for the Redbud multi-use path and obligation schedules for various bridge and pathway projects. A progress update on the Household Travel Survey was provided, detailing recruitment methods and the sampling plan designed to ensure representative data for transportation planning. Additionally, the committee reviewed the regional transit coordination committee's recent activities, previewed the 2027 draft meeting schedule, and received an update on the KDOT behavioral safety grant contract, which will fund a media campaign aimed at reducing speeding.
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The meeting featured several key reports, including updates on regional transportation safety initiatives and the quarterly status of the Unified Planning Work Program, noting ongoing priority projects and pending amendments. Staff presented findings from recent bike and pedestrian counts, discussed regional transit coordination committee activities, and reported on the progress of the household travel survey. The board took action on a consent agenda that included revisions to the Technical Advisory Committee bylaws and the acceptance of a KDOT behavioral safety grant aimed at reducing speeding. Furthermore, the members reviewed and approved the first amendment to the FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, which incorporated several new and modified transportation infrastructure projects.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Body Meeting
The meeting included an action to approve Amendment #1 to the FFY2027-FFY2030 Transportation Improvement Program. Discussions and updates covered a presentation on Park City's regional connections, progress reports on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) planning initiative, and updates on the development of the Strengthening Transportation Alternatives for the Region (STAR) Plan, including public engagement strategies and data collection efforts. Additionally, there were administrative updates regarding consent agenda items like the Technical Advisory Committee bylaws and the KDOT Behavioral Safety Grant.
The committee discussed regional transit initiatives, covering updates on service expansions, vehicle additions, and upcoming technology implementations. A presentation on the Goddard Go senior transportation program detailed its funding mechanisms, registration requirements, and current operational status. The committee also received an update from the Kansas Public Transit Association regarding a recent economic impact study and advocacy efforts for state transit funding. The meeting concluded with a collaborative session to identify priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including addressing employment access, exploring regional transit authority models, and improving data-driven service assessment.
