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pquinn blogged about It's a Twitterpalooza this week @KDOTHQ This morning, Transportation Secretary Deb Miller appeared before the Kansas Senate Transportation Committee to brief the committee on the details of T-WORKS. the proposed new 10-year transportation plan for more... 2 hours ago \| \| Comment

pquinn added the file KDOT to present Amtrak feasibility study Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller will announce that KDOT has received the preliminary Amtrak study for proposed Amtrak passenger rail service at a news conference Thursday, March 11 2010. 3/9/2010 9:53 AM \| \| Comment

Lindsey Douglas blogged about Week 8 Legislative Wrap-up Several transportation issues were discussed this week, and next week will be even more exciting with the start of the T-WORKS discussions. Here is what happened this week: The House Judiciary Committee held more... 3/6/2010 9:01 AM \| \| Comment
Lindsey Douglas blogged about Governor's Budget Plan On Friday, Governor Parkinson proposed a plan to fill the gap in the FY 2010 budget. His plan calls KDOT to cancel lettings for the rest of the fiscal year. Cancelling the remaining lettings will allow $28 more... 3/6/2010 8:38 AM \| \| Comment
pquinn added the file Transportation Secretary Deb Miller responds to budget cuts announced by Gov. Parkinson 3-5-10 Secretary Miller's statement. 3/5/2010 2:18 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn added the file KDOT projects that will be cut in FY 2010 A list of KDOT projects that will be cut in FY 2010. 3/5/2010 2:05 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn added the file FY 2010 Projects To Be Let A list of KDOT construction projects that will be let to construction in FY 2010. 3/5/2010 2:03 PM \| \| Comment See more from pquinn
pquinn added the file KDOT Budget Fact Sheet An overview of the Agency's budget cuts in recent years. 3/5/2010 2:01 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn blogged about Gov. Parkinson announced his plan to balance the FY2010 state budget, including $28M this year. Total cuts amount to more than $85 million. Transportation Secretary Deb Miller issued a statement immediately after the Governor's presser. This from her statement: "Today I am suspending $86 million – more... 3/5/2010 12:29 PM \| \| Comment kdotlibrarian: Thanks for getting this info out on K-TOC so quickly, Patrick, and posting the related files -- having the resources in one place is a big help. 3/5/2010 1:07 PM pquinn: My pleasure! We'll get the project list up this afternoon. 3/5/2010 1:11 PM
pquinn added the file Table of Governor Parkinson's announced budget adjustments This document describes the full scope of Gov. Parkinson's 2010 budget adjustments. 3/5/2010 12:27 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn wrote in Budget cuts announced 5 March 2010 This thread is for discussion of the cuts to the KDOT budget announced by Gov. Parkinson on Friday, 5 March 2010. 3/5/2010 12:15 PM \|
pquinn blogged about This afternoon I received a message from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood! On Twitter. The Secretary reached out to state Departments of Transportation to give everyone a heads-up about his latest blog, in which he thanks all of us for our efforts in implementing the Recovery Act. more... 3/4/2010 3:53 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn blogged about Today we're doing a conference call with Alaska DOT about social media The degree to which government is actively engaging with social media is truly impressive. What's happening here at KDOT is happening at dozens--perhaps hundreds--of agencies across the country. Here in Kansas, more... 3/1/2010 10:27 AM \| \| Comment
Lindsey Douglas blogged about Week 7 The week following the turn-around deadline was slow for transportation issues. The Senate Transportation committee was working hard this week, hearing several bills and recommending SB 544 to the full Senate. more... 3/1/2010 8:39 AM \| \| Comment
Birthday Girl joined the community Say Hi! I am an interested party in the US 69 corridor and would like more information such as where through Fort Scott it is planned 2/21/2010 4:09 PM
C.A. Houghton wrote in #42 US-75 Lyndon to Carbondale discussion I have been lax in becoming a member of this site -- not because I am not interested, though. I traveled Hwy 31 into Osage City for 38 years on a near daily basis (Mon-Fri). Often nerve-racking in a car more... 2/21/2010 12:57 PM \|
C.A. Houghton joined the community Say Hi! Life-long member of Osage City community -- 4th generation . Served 8 yrs on City Council. Worked for State 38 yrs (Dept of Education and Dept of Health & Environment). Organizer/officer of Osage City more... 2/21/2010 12:25 PM
Lindsey Douglas blogged about Turn-Around Deadline Passes We have hit a large milestone for the 2010 Session…Turn-around is over! Saturday, February 20 th is the last day that the House and Senate can consider bills from their respective houses. All Senate more... 2/19/2010 4:13 PM \| 1 \| Comment
pquinn blogged about Today's the Big Debate! KDOT is marking the one-year anniversary of the Recovery Act this week. We've assembled a large amount of data pertaining to the Act's effects here in Kansas , and we're sharing that information with the media more... 2/18/2010 9:10 AM \| \| Comment
Brett Wood joined the community Say Hi! I am a highway designer with over 25 years of experience. I am interested in the future of Kansas transportation. 2/17/2010 3:12 PM
rarthur wrote in Gateway Interim Improvements Thanks for your comments Clyde and you are right on target with the short-term improvements. The study team will be recommending some interim improvements that can be implemented sooner than the over all more... 2/15/2010 2:29 PM \|
Clyde Prem wrote in Gateway Interim Improvements While I know I am a transportation consultant and not working on this project, I do drive through I-435/K-10/I-35 every day. The alternatives that have been presented are probably fine. For sure they are more... 2/15/2010 2:05 PM \|
Lindsey Douglas blogged about Week 5 Wrap-Up Presenting testimony, making presentations, and keeping track of where important bills are kept the legislative team very busy this week. All committees were working very hard to get bills out of their more... 2/12/2010 4:38 PM \| \| Comment
Priscilla Petersen wrote in Preferred Amtrak Expansion Operations It seems to me that Scenario D - daytime route between Kansas City and Oklahoma City - has merit for both passengers and economic development opportunities. Thanks for explaining this so well, Tom. 2/10/2010 3:53 PM \|
dhewitt wrote in Work Zone Safety Video This is a wonderful video, I would like to make a few suggestions of my own to help identify workers in a work zone but unsure who to contact. I was very moved by this video. 2/9/2010 3:19 PM \|
MikeMor wrote in Cancelled: Public Open House #2 Tonight's Public Open House & Corridor Workshop has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible. 2/8/2010 10:02 AM \|
Lindsey Douglas blogged about 4th Week Down, Several to go There was a lot of work being done on transportation policy at the statehouse this week. Below you will find updates on several transportation issues that had hearings. KDOT testified in favor of SB 409 to the more... 2/5/2010 4:34 PM \| \| Comment
churchd wrote in Roadway Departure Team: Objectives I have a few ideas: --keep current with emerging technologies in the automotive industry as well as Intellidrive (tm) initiatives (http://www.its.dot.gov/intellidrive/index.htm) that will assist drivers to more... 2/5/2010 3:17 PM \|
churchd wrote in Next few emphasis areas Sounds good on novice drivers. With GDL passing last year, we should see definite improvements in the next few years with fatalities and serious injuries continuing to trend downward (I forgot about GDL). more... 2/5/2010 2:57 PM \|
Bwolfwhi joined the community Say Hi! I work at the VA Medical Center in KCMO and Johnson County Community College. I drive 105 miles a day to and from work. Mother of 3 grown sons. 2/5/2010 2:48 PM
Highway Safety Unit wrote in Roadway Departure Team: Objectives Let's start talking objectives. Besides the final outcome--reduced crashes--what do we hope to accomplish as a result of this effort? Each objective should contribute to the goal. And despite the name, more... 2/5/2010 2:30 PM \|
expertsblog blogged about Transportation is important to the economic development balancing act by Bernie Koch There is credible research that strongly suggests transportation access is a priority among companies looking for expansion sites. With 45,000 executive subscribers around the world, Area more... 2/5/2010 1:54 PM \| \| Comment
pquinn blogged about Have you heard from "Vivian"? K-TOC experienced its first case of external spamming last night. An account was opened in the name of "Vivian." The account-holder, almost certainly a bot, sent out " Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE more... 2/5/2010 11:46 AM \| \| Comment
Highway Safety Unit wrote in Next few emphasis areas Great comments David! We're hesitating on novice drivers for two reasons: numbers have been trending down the past ten years, and the most important strategy, GDL, passed last year and is now in effect. I'm more... 2/4/2010 11:04 AM \|
churchd wrote in Next few emphasis areas I would rate these as follows (1 most important to 14 less important): · Aggressive driving/Road rage - 14 (not an issue with fatalities and serious injuries) · Unlicensed drivers - 13 (I don't more... 2/4/2010 10:15 AM \|
Craig Smith added the file Haiti Relief Effort Eastern Kansas Airport Update I have attached a video clip. An article can be viewed at Kansas City Aviation Examiner. We are getting donations from: Eastern Kansas small airports such as: Vinland Kansas, Emporia Kansas, Gardner more... 2/3/2010 11:36 PM \| \| Comment
Brian Wink wrote in Looking for Airpark or Fly-In community in Kansas Thank you so much for the response. I'll follow up with IXD and OJC with regards to hangar space availability. Close to a good GA in fine with me. Thanks so much for your response! 2/3/2010 10:29 PM \|
speedracer04 wrote in Round About on 75 and 31 I am personally not in favor of any more round abouts as long as the design issues remain what they are currently. Designers should travel to areas such as Europe or Mexico that have had these things for more... 2/3/2010 1:38 PM \|
kdotaviation wrote in Looking for Airpark or Fly-In community in Kansas There are not many airparks in Kansas. The FAA discourages through the fence operations at Federally funded airports and your criteria of a paved surface with an IFR approach eliminates all of the public use more... 2/3/2010 12:27 PM \|
Highway Safety Unit wrote in Next few emphasis areas Here are some of the areas we are considering adding. They are listed in no particular order. Let me know what you think. The Executive Safety Council will be voting on these and selecting the top one to three more... 2/3/2010 12:03 PM \|
Brian Wink wrote in Looking for Airpark or Fly-In community in Kansas Greetings all! I am looking to move back to Kansas from Chicago this summer. I am hoping to find out what options are available for Fly-In or Airpark communities where I can fly home, and park the plane at my more... 2/3/2010 11:27 AM \|
Brian Wink joined the community Say Hi! I am looking into moving to Kansas and am searching for an Airpark or Fly-In Community to move to. 2/3/2010 11:17 AM
Shaun Parkman joined the community Say Hi! My job is to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries by helping KDOT make more effective safety decisions through data analysis. 2/2/2010 3:59 PM
Justin Jarnagin joined the community Say Hi! I am in the construction industry and want to know any information that I can that might lead to more work. 2/1/2010 12:47 PM
transupport wrote in Senate Bill 409 and House Bill 2552 Kansas is moving forward on a once in a generation opportunity to see intercity passenger rail service restored in the state and the region. SB-409 is an authoriization establishing a Passenger Rail Service more... 1/31/2010 7:21 PM \|
Lindsey Douglas blogged about Third Week Wrap-Up Well folks, the third week of legislative session has passed; several things remain unchanged, although some work is being done. A Passenger Rail bill was introduced this week; SB 409 will enable the Secretary more... 1/29/2010 5:34 PM \| \| Comment
tomhein wrote in Preferred Amtrak Expansion Operations The newest information (January 29, 2010) on passenger rail in Kansas is the award of a $250,000 grant to KDOT (a $250,000 match is required) for the creation of a Service Development Plan for potential more... 1/29/2010 11:59 AM \|
cperri59 wrote in Preferred Amtrak Expansion Operations Is there any new information pertaining the expansion of passenger rail in Kansas? I understand sometime in February the feasibility study should be done. It seems to me that to sell the idea there needs to more... 1/29/2010 11:39 AM \|
Craig Smith wrote in Kansas City Aviation Examiner My name is Craig Smith, I write for Kansas City Aviation Examiner. I write mainly about Kansas aviation related topics. Do a search for: Kansas City Aviation Examiner. A link will show up with my name, this more... 1/28/2010 9:16 PM \|
Highway Safety Unit blogged about Emphasis Areas--Give us your thoughts It’s been awhile since our last (and only) post on the Kansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The next six months promise to be very important toward development of the plan, and we’ll be using this more... 1/28/2010 10:30 AM \| \| Comment cperri59: My personal opinion is that everyone who has a driver's license not matter what age they are should have to not only renew by some quick questionaire but to actually have a full driver's exam possibly one time every 10 years. Driver's seem to think it is their RIGHT to drive and not a priviledge. Most people have a way to get to where they are going one way or another if they should fail the exam. If loosing thier license due to failing the driver's exam they could be permitted a temporary retricted license until they pass the exam. Just a thought that seems simple to me. 1/29/2010 11:48 AM