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.
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Review the proposed short-term network improvements and provide your feedback.
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.
FALL 2023
KICKOFF PROJECT
Define project vision, goals, and purpose.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Understand community needs.
WINTER
ANALYZE EXISTING AND EVOLVING CONDITIONS
Review transit system, usage, demographics, and travel patterns.
SPRING 2024
DEVELOP SHORT-RANGE ROUTE CONCEPTS
Identify potential service improvements.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Share concepts and obtain feedback.
SUMMER
DEVELOP FUTURE GROWTH SCENARIOS
FALL 2024
DEVELOP DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS
Select concepts based on community input and cost/benefit.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Share draft recommendations.
FINALIZE RECOMMENDATIONS
Develop final report with recommendations.
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
RESOURCES
View project reports and handouts.
As the project progresses, documents detailing findings and recommendations will be posted here.
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