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Wichita Transit Network Plan is a study that will identify how the City of Wichita can improve the transit experience for its community.

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WHAT IS THIS PROJECT?

The Wichita Transit Network Plan is a project that will result in a detailed plan to guide Wichita Transit over the next decade.

Wichita Transit periodically conducts a comprehensive systemwide analysis to identify existing challenges and opportunities for improvement. This project will identify local and regional transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities, create a cohesive planning effort, and prioritize short to long-term transit investments.

Have a comment or suggestion to share?

Review the proposed short-term network improvements and provide your feedback.

WHAT PROJECT
PROJECT INCLUDE

HOW LONG IS THIS PROJECT?

The Wichita Transit Network Plan is a year-long project.

Over the next twelve months, Wichita Transit will be completing a comprehensive evaluation of its transit system to develop recommendations that provide more convenient and efficient connections to jobs, services, and educational opportunities.

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FALL 2023

KICKOFF PROJECT

Define project vision, goals, and purpose.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Understand community needs.

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WINTER

ANALYZE EXISTING AND EVOLVING CONDITIONS

Review transit system, usage, demographics, and travel patterns.

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SPRING 2024

DEVELOP SHORT-RANGE ROUTE CONCEPTS

Identify potential service improvements.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Share concepts and obtain feedback.

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SUMMER

DEVELOP FUTURE GROWTH SCENARIOS

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FALL 2024

DEVELOP DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS

Select concepts based on community input and cost/benefit.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Share draft recommendations.

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FINALIZE RECOMMENDATIONS

Develop final report with recommendations.

GET INVOLVED

CHECK BACK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

The project includes robust community engagement.

You can get involved by taking a survey, attending pop-ups and public meetings, and listening in on stakeholder discussions. Information gathered from these activities will be used to develop the recommendations to improve your transit experience.

COMPLETED OUTREACH EVENTS

On-board rider survey: January 23-25, 2024

Online survey #1: January 23-February 26, 2024

Online survey #2: May 1-31, 2024

Oaklawn Family Day: May 4, 2024

Open Streets Nomar: May 5, 2024

Pop-up information sessions at Downtown Transit Center: May 7-8, 2024

Pop-up information sessions at Wichita State University: May 7, 2024

Open house public meeting: May 7, 2024

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RESOURCES

View project reports and handouts.

As the project progresses, documents detailing findings and recommendations will be posted here.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE!

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Download digital promotional resources from our online toolkit.

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