Kansas City 'Streetscape' Scam Redux

Last year Kansas City witnessed EPIC PUBLIC PUSH BACK AGAINST BIKE LANES.

This year . . . 

Overly complicated corners are the new hotness amongst activists so many organizations who "consult" on these kind of pricey endeavors . . . Take a peek: 

Kansas City pedestrians have detailed the low walkability of a city that falls short on crosswalks, sidewalks and other designs to the streetscape that can keep people on foot safe from traffic.

The Kansas City Council passed the Vision Zero action plan last year with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. City leaders pledged to design a road system that prioritizes safety by reducing speeds, investing in safety measures for pedestrians and bikes and focusing transportation spending on high-crash and low-income areas.

For instance, the city has broken ground on intersection improvements at Independence Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard, including the construction of two concrete islands, removing the left turn lanes on Independence Avenue and realigning the lanes on Van Brunt.

But some residents say much of Kansas City remains unsafe for pedestrians.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City pedestrians push for safer roads

In 2020, the Kansas City Council set out to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. It's got plenty of work to do.