Increasing active transportation opportunities across Kansas, whether walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, or skateboarding, is the goal of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s newly revised Active Transportation Plan.

 The ATP will serve as a guide for KDOT and Kansas communities on how to include and promote active transportation infrastructure when planning roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects. The plan was developed with extensive input from Kansans and with guidance from KDOT and other state agencies, stakeholders and partners. National and local experts in planning, design and safety were included in the plan’s development process.

 Funding for active transportation projects is included in the 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, or IKE.

 KDOT will host “Bike, Walk and Roll” webinars where attendees can learn how to implement the plan in communities. Webinars begin May 24 and continue through the year. People can also attend an in-person summit in McPherson from Sept. 20-22 with more details on each plan topic, workshops and other activities. To view the Kansas ATP and for information on the webinars and summit, visit here.