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Supplementary Project Mode(s):
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* Active Transportation
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The project will incorporate multimodal systems to accommodate automobiles, transit, public safety vehicles, pedestrian and bicycles in order to maximize mobility throughout the corridor. The project will encourage walkability and bicycle access by providing sidewalks and bike lanes that do not currently exist. These new facilities will provide connection to planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities as shown on Overland Parks Greenway Linkages Plan and Planned Bikeways Map. These facilities will also connect to the planned MetroGreen corridor along Wolf Creek.
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Project Description: |
The intent of the project is to maximize mobility and access to existing and future land uses along the corridor, address system preservation and maintenance needs, provide for alternative transportation modes and improve system performance, efficiency, and safety. The primary users will be motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Motorists will benefit from the increased capacity and safety of the reconstructed roadway which includes additional through lanes and turn lanes. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists will all benefit from the addition of street lighting throughout the entire corridor. Bicyclists will be able to utilize the new bike lanes to negotiate the entire corridor and intersections. Pedestrians will be able to utilize the new sidewalks and trail connections to negotiate the entire corridor and intersections.
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Scope: |
Reconstruction of 175th/179th Street from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided thoroughfare. The project would include curb and gutter, turn lanes, storm sewers and street lighting throughout the 5 mile corridor. The project also includes a 10-foot sidewalk along both sides of the roadway. The project will include either expansion of existing roundabouts or construction of new roundabouts at the intersections of Lackman, Pflumm, Quivira, Switzer and Antioch. The project will provide multimodal systems to accommodate automobiles, transit, public safety vehicles, pedestrian and bicycles in order to maximize mobility throughout the corridor. The project will improve walkability and safety for pedestrians by providing ADA compliant sidewalks and crosswalks. The project will improve bicycle access and safety with the addition of bike lanes in each direction. The proposed roundabouts and addition of street lighting throughout the corridor will provide safer accommodations for all modes of transportation.
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Total Budget in Year of Expenditure dollars (YOE):
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$105,300,000
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