MoDOT is beginning to study the future of I-70 in Jackson County. Right now, two of the four possible strategies include transit improvements.  The open house on January 6th provides a great opportunity for you to express support for better transit options along I-70.

Tuesday, January 6th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul School of Theology, Holter Center
5201 Truman Road, KCMO 64127
(Between Hardesty and Van Brunt, map/directions)
Metro bus #12 – 12th Street Route

Transit-friendly options being considered for I-70

1. Run expresses on the shoulder of I-70. Shoulder-running buses allow transit to bypass highway congestion and has proven successful in Minneapolis.  This scenario extends from Downtown to I-470/Route 291 in Independence. Johnson County, KS is also considering this for I-35.

2. High Occupancy Lanes. One lane in each direction would be reserved for buses and carpools. This allows them to bypass highway congestion and has been successful in many cities under names like “bus lanes,” “carpool lanes,” “HOV,” “HOT,” etc. There is also the option of allowing single-occupant vehicles to use the lanes after paying a special toll. These lanes would go from Downtown to Blue Ridge Boulevard/US 40 Hwy.

Find out more at www.modot.org/kansascity/metroi70