Help Shape the Future of Transportation in Greater Topeka
The Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization (MTPO) is creating a plan to guide transportation improvements across the region over the next 25 years.
This plan will help shape future decisions about streets, sidewalks, bike routes, public transit, freight movement, and safety improvements. It will identify transportation needs, set priorities, and recommend projects that make it easier and safer for people to get where they need to go.
Community input is a key part of the process. Your ideas and feedback will help ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of the people who live, work, and travel throughout the region.
Project Schedule
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Plan Development
Winter - Spring 2027
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Develop transportation strategies
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Prepare draft plan recommendations
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Release draft for public review
Adoption
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Spring 2027
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Refine plan based on feedback
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Present final recommendations
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Consider plan adoption
Public & Stakeholder Engagement
2
Fall 2026 - Winter 2027
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Conduct public outreach
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Gather community feedback
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Develop goals and objectives
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Plan Review & Data Collection
Summer -Fall 2026
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Review existing plans and studies
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Analyze transportation data
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Evaluate regional trends and demographics
Your Voice Matters
The success of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan depends on input from residents, businesses, organizations, and stakeholders throughout the region.
Throughout the planning process, there will be multiple opportunities to participate, including:
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Public open houses
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Community workshops
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Pop-up events
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Online surveys
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Stakeholder meetings
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Interactive digital engagement opportunities
Community feedback will help identify transportation challenges, establish priorities, and shape future recommendations.
How Can I Get Involved?
Participate in-person
Meet the planning team, share your ideas, and bring the whole family to these fun, local events and open houses:
Avenue Market @ Evergy Plaza
📍Evergy Plaza, 630 S. Kansas Ave.
🕓 Saturday, September 26th | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Open House
📍Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC), 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr.
🕓 Tuesday, September 29th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sign Up for Email Updates
In-person and virtual open houses will be held throughout the process to share concepts, ideas, and recommendations. To be contacted directly about these opportunities, please sign up for the email list!