2019 local consult meetings wrap up in Liberal and Colby

This was the takeaway message from the local consult meetings in Liberal and Colby this week.  With the completion of these two meetings, KDOT has now hosted 16 local consult meetings across the state this summer and fall.  And, it is fitting that more than 200 western Kansans concluded the discussions by expressing their support for these meetings to continue every two years.

KDOT used the input gathered at the first round of Local Consult meetings in August to shape not only the public input sessions currently underway, but also the next major state transportation plan— known as FORWARD. The second round of meetings are designed to make sure we are on the right track with FORWARD’s design – and help us better understand regional priorities for highway expansion and modernization projects.

The power of these meetings was on display in Liberal when participants began their breakout discussion stating that the region did not need a transit program, but upon further conversation, realized not only does the region benefit from existing transit service – it could use more in the future.