The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.
“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation improvements are important to them,” said Secretary Calvin Reed. “Those attending the Local Consult meetings will be providing input on what projects KDOT should prioritize for future infrastructure improvements.”
Attendees will also learn more about transportation investments being made in their area as well as about various grant funding programs available through KDOT.
Eight regional and metro meetings are set to help citizens be able to attend. The public is invited to participate in one or more meetings listed below:
PITTSBURG - 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 7: Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium, 503 N Pine St. (southeast Kansas, District 4).
WICHITA - 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N (metro area).
PRATT - 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13: Pratt Community College – Benson Education Center, 348 NE Sr 61 (south central Kansas, District 5).
LIBERAL- 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 14: Seward County Activity Center, 810 Stadium Rd. (southwest Kansas, District 6).
COLBY - 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct 15: City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S. Range Ave. (northwest Kansas, District 3).
KANSAS CITY - 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21: Great Wolf Lodge, 10401 Cabela Dr. (metro area).
SALINA - 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 23: Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway (north central Kansas, District 2).
STATEWIDE VIRTUAL MEETING - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 28: Please register in advance – visit https://www.ksdot.gov/local-consult-2025 to attend the virtual meeting.
KDOT is encouraging all Kansans to complete a short online survey to provide their input on the state's transportation system before attending the meetings. Local Consult meetings occur every two years to provide Kansans opportunities to ask questions and speak with local, state and federal officials about transportation needs across the state.