08/20/26 L-DC MPO Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board held a meeting on August 20, 2026, focusing on transportation planning and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which introduced three new projects such as the Lawrence Loop segment and intersection improvements, and six amended projects including guardrail safety enhancements. The board approved the submission of three segments of K10 for inclusion in the state freight and rail plan to prioritize infrastructure investments for freight movement. Additionally, the board reviewed and adopted the Lawrence Bikes Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan outlining bikeway network improvements, funding priorities, and implementation strategies. The plan includes engineering, education, enforcement, and evaluation components, with emphasis on safe and comfortable bikeway facilities. The meeting also covered updates on Vision Zero safety reports and recent Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant awards for local projects. Motions to approve the TIP amendment, freight plan submissions, and the bike plan were passed unanimously, setting the stage for future procurement and project implementation decisions by the city and MPO.