pquinn blogged about transpotweets 090210

This week @KDOTHQ: RT @ transpr : #DOTs #hurricane #earl @ NCDOT @ MassDOT @ VaDOT & Emerg Agencies @ CraigatFEMA @ MassEMA @ NYSEMO @ nccrimecontrol @ mema_feeds Hurricane Earl is on the way, and Chris was more...

Whitney joined the community Say Hi!

Hi! My name is Whitney! Im 19 and Im studying at Cowley College to become a proabation officer!! I want to help people through hard times in their lives. 2 weeks after the day I turned 17 my father was killed more...

Sean Wallace joined the community Say Hi!

I have been in law enforcement sincde 1985 serving in a variety of areas. I am currently the Chief of Police of the Arkansas City Police Department. Our department has participated in KDOT safety initiatived more...

Roxanne Burchett joined the community Say Hi!

The last 16 years I have worked in a logistical role. I started as an hourly employee working as a Driver Coordinator. West Coast Scheduling Specialist, for a major retail chain, introduced me to Inbound and more...

KZimmerman joined the community Say Hi!

I work for the Wichita area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and as such, I am interested in KDOT's activities, especially those activities located in the south-central part of the state.

mthompson added the file T-WORKS Webinar Scheduled for September 7

A message from Secretary Miller about the T-WORKS Webinar scheduled for September 7. The webinar will present the same information being shared at the in-person T-WORKS meetings going on across the state.

Ed Young added the file Kansas Airport Economic Impact

These are the individual airport reports.

Ed Young added the file Wellington Airport Individual Economic Impact Study

The numbers for the Wellington Airport were underestimated. This revision does not change the accuracy of the report, except for the City of Wellington.

Ed Young added the file Larned Airport Individual Economic Report

This report contains only minor changes.

kdotaviation added the file Individual Airport Reports

These are the individual airport reports that resulted from the Kansas Economic Impact Study. There are three revised reports that are posted separately: Wellington, Eureka, and Larned.

georgel added the file Kansas WWII Structures Survey

Summary of a recent study conducted by Susan Jezak Ford of CitySearch Preservation to document all known aviation structures located in Kansas which were constructed during the World War II era. This study was more...

crcowhitetrash wrote in Update to US 69 Crawford County Corridor Preferred Concept

" drivers today are clearly less attentive. Over the past 8 years, Eagle Beverage has had TWO "near accidents" with our delivery vehicles. Our two "near accidents" involved a turning vehicle and another more...

crcowhitetrash wrote in Update to US 69 Crawford County Corridor Preferred Concept

the alignment is not good for anyone. kdot gets a new bldg out of the deal. smells rotten to many tax payers in sek. aubuchon is spending money like there is no tommorrow. i can spill the beans on him if more...

Jeffrey joined the community Say Hi!

I am a road designer for the Kansas Department of Transportation. I grew up in Lee's Summit, Mo and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from Missouri Science & Technology (Rolla).

mthompson added the file T-WORKS Workshops Start August 23

A reminder from Secretary Miller about the upcoming T-WORKS workshops that start August 23 and conclude with a webinar on September 7.

pquinn blogged about transpotweets 08202010

This week @KDOTHQ: @KDOTHQ: Kansas City.com: http://bit.ly/99pCwq Drunk Driving Enforcement steps up. Law enforcement is cracking down on impaired driving all across Kansas. Please be smart. RT @ pitchplog : more...

Lindsey Douglas blogged about Upcoming Events

KDOT will be hosting some very exciting events beginning next week! - T-WORKS workshops will be held accross the state to help communities and individuals get organized for the local consult meeting which will more...

rpepper blogged about Making Active Transportation the Easy Choice

After my last entry, I hope it is now somewhat implicit as to why the choice to walk and bike for transportation can lead to positive improvements to your health. Now that we know the “why”, more...

pquinn: Excellent post. Pedestrian behavior is garnering some long-overdue formal attention. Have you seen the "death map" for NYC pedestrian fatalities? 8/17/2010 12:19 PM

DeniseP: The 'go where you want to go' is important. Also important is the maintenance or safety - perceived or otherwise - of the sidewalks.

I walk to work upon occasion and there are certain blocks that I won't take because of the neighborhoods or older sidewalks that are so overgrown that they're non-existent. I also have to deal with rubbish - tree limbs, etc - blocking the sidewalks. Or overhanging trees that force you to be a contortionist to get through the sidewalk without having to get onto the grass ( A downer when it's wet or damp and you're trying to avoid wet shoes).

Sometimes I swear I need to carry a hand pruner when I walk so I can cut my way through :)

Or there are whole blocks and stretches of streets where there is no sidewalk at all. And a pedestrian either walks on the grass, in the gutter (very dangerous) or finds a parallel side street to walk in the street but on a less busy street.

The same holds true for bicyclists. My mom rides her bike all over town and she, quite often, has to take very 'out of the way' routes to stay on sidewalks or to ride on less busy streets.

I was in Vancouver lately and it was very refreshing to see dedicated bike lanes on some streets - even streets that we would classify as a near highway or a major connecting link. Vancouver is a very bicycle and pedestrian friendly town. 8/18/2010 9:05 AM

pquinn blogged about transpotweets 081210

This week @KDOTHQ : @KDOTHQ : THERECORD: Culture shift needed to stop mixing cellphones and cars http://bit.ly/avk6JZ This issue draws more interest every day, and now that Oprah Winfrey is publicizing it, more...

Michael Kussatz joined the community Say Hi!

I'm an antique aircraft owner and pilot and love getting more people involved in aviation

pquinn blogged about transpotweets 080510

This week @KDOTHQ : RT @ JohnFMoore : Great infographic, Our Very Connected, Always-On World: http://om.ly/qMaT John Moore is a nationally known writer on social media and social government. His blog, Random more...

pquinn blogged about Guest Blogger: Maeve Amadeus Lorenz

Notes from a New Driver I just turned 14 and in Kansas that means I can get my permit for driving. Very exciting stuff! I went to the DMV waited in the long line and finally took my test. I got a 20/25 which more...

pquinn: Great job, Maeve! 8/5/2010 3:33 PM

stevesw: Nicely done. 8/6/2010 8:16 AM

Lindsey Douglas blogged about Primary Results

The primary election results are in!!! (Some are unofficial) The Topeka Capital Journal has a great page of election results, CLICK HERE The following match-ups are happening in November (in alphabetical more...

pquinn: This is vy helpful! Thanks, Lindsey. 8/5/2010 11:16 AM

James Swafford joined the community Say Hi!

I live very near the proposed preferred western 69 bypass near Pittsburg. Until this past month, 7-2010, my house and barn would have been claimed by eminent domain for this new road. As the plan now seems, more...

Erich Schmitz joined the community Say Hi!

I am currently working with KDOT on several design projects and am an adjunct professor at UMKC.

pquinn blogged about transpotweets 072910

This week @KDOTHQ : RT @ publici House Transpo Committee unveils searchable/sortable spreadsheet for earmarks http://bit.ly/c6SyRV (via @ OpenSecretsDC ) #opengov Great Moments in Transparency: Rep. Jim more...

ndwheat joined the community Say Hi!

I'm interested in the proposed route of a 4 lane 69 highway through Cherokee Co.

Lindsey Douglas blogged about Election Season

Election season is well underway… August 3 rd is the day to vote in the primary election and whittle down the options for the November 2 nd general election. If you are going to be out of town on the 3 rd more...

pquinn: Yay Lindsey! 7/29/2010 4:36 PM

Mark Williams added the file Kansas Navigational Hazards Law

Thank you to those who provided comments related to the Issue Paper prepared by the Kansas Aviation Advisory Committee. The paper recommends that KDOTadopt a new statewie statute to protect the airspace of more...

pquinn added the file US 83 Sublette to Scott City Final Report

Haskell, Finney and Scott counties US-83 Project Identification and Needs Study--Final Report

pquinn added the file US 83 Sublette to Scott City Aerial Plates

Haskell, Finney and Scott counties US-83 Project Identification and Needs Study--Aerial Views.

pquinn added the file US 69 aerial view (north) #2

US 69 aerial view (north) #2

jklinkon: How can the city manager and councilmen of Arma dictate to the KDOT where they want the corridor to go. Why did you not get input from the landowners affected by the highway!!!!!!! We have farmed this land since 1920+- and would like input into this decision to cut our farm directly into two parts and destroy our lifetime investments. Also the proposal to turn US highway 71 in Missouri into an interstate was taken into consideration. 7/24/2010 5:06 PM

Priscilla Petersen: Response from KDOT: Although KDOT will make the final selection of the corridor location for the U.S. 69 expansion in Crawford County, we have actively sought input from local stakeholders, elected officials and the general public. One of our key advisory groups consists of officials from Arma, Girard, Frontenac, Pittsburg and Crawford County. KDOT has held several public meetings in previous years, and in spring of 2011 will host another public meeting concerning the most recent changes to the Crawford County Corridor. We continue to encourage questions and comments from all citizens during the preliminary engineering process. Thanks for your input. 7/28/2010 9:24 AM

mthompson joined the community Say Hi!

I work as Chief of Public Involvement in KDOT's Division of Public Affairs.

Valerie Wise joined the community Say Hi!

As the Air Service Manager at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, I am interested in projects that will enhance air service among the airports in Kansas.

Ed Young added the file Kansas Airport System Economic Impact

Here is the economic impact technical report for the State of Kansas.

Ed Young wrote in Kansas Economic Impact Study

I'm going to post the technical report and the individual airport reports in this discussion area.

Ed Young joined the community Say Hi!

Thomas Young created the slogan "Air Capital" to describe the aviation industry in Wichita. I am lucky to be the Director of Aviation in the strongest aviation area in the World.

pquinn blogged about transpotweets 071510

This week @KDOTHQ : CNET: Motorized... um, shoes http://bit.ly/ac9qJX It's encouraging to know that transportation technology is addressing all forms of personal mobility! KCSTAR: Crash dummies Vince and Larry more...

pquinn blogged about KDOT announces one our biggest-ever lettings!

KDOT announced the June 2010 construction lettings , which total more than $65 million and cover 85 projects. From the linked release: “One of the key components of T-WORKS is preservation work to protect more...

pquinn added the file June 2010 lettings announced, one of KDOT's biggest-ever

Contracts have been awarded for 85 construction projects included in one of the largest monthly lettings ever by the Kansas Department of Transportation.

karla rains joined the community Say Hi!

I work in Market Research at Mn/DOT and am interested in how your online community works to bring the public together for comments/feedback

roadwarrior added the file Sustainability Brown Bag Presentation 7-7-10

Here is a copy of the powerpoint presentation I gave on July 7th. Feel free to provide comments and/or suggestions.

Randy Hardy joined the community Say Hi!

I serve on the Kansas Aviation Advisory Committee and share a comon goal to promote aviation activity in our state