LOCAL CONSULT TUESDAY

Local Consult meeting in Pittsburg Oct. 7 to focus on regional transportation priorities

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking input from the public on regional transportation priorities at Local Consult meetings across the state in October.

“For people in communities from Paola to Pittsburg, Chanute and the surrounding area, Local Consult is a fantastic opportunity to let us know their priorities for the Kansas transportation system,” said KDOT District 4 engineer Darrin Petrowsky. “I always find it encouraging when people come together to share what’s important, and I’m looking forward to the discussion on October 7.”

People in southeast Kansas (KDOT District 4) are invited to participate –

PITTSBURG – 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 7:

Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium, 503 N Pine St.

Attendees will also hear about transportation investments being made in their area and learn about various grant funding programs available through KDOT.

People can attend other upcoming regional Local Consult meetings set for –

WICHITA – 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N (metro area).

TOPEKA – 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9: Maner Conference Centre, 1720 SW Western Ave.

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 Local Consult | Kansas Department Of Transportation to attend the virtual meeting.

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.