SEK communities get funding for transportation alternatives
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Five Southeast Kansas communities are getting large chunks of change for pedestrian, bicycle and transportation improvement projects through a new round of state-administered federal funding.
Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation announced Monday that $37.2 million will be distributed to 33 projects statewide through KDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program.
Pittsburg received the largest award in the area, with $1.8 million going toward the Downtown Educational Locust/Elm Connector.
Fort Scott was awarded $1.45 million for the first phase of its Buck Run Corridor Transformation project.
Coffeyville will receive $856,000 for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, while Columbus was awarded $801,000 for Safe Routes to School improvements.
Girard will receive $561,000 for the third phase of pedestrian transportation facility improvements.
KDOT said it reviewed 40 applications and considered factors including safety, project readiness, community need, population and geographic distribution.
“Improving alternate modes of travel provides better mobility and connectivity opportunities that keep people moving across the state,” Kelly said.
