U.S. Regions Seek Input on Transportation Project Plans

Several U.S. regions are seeking public input on major transportation and infrastructure plans, reflecting a national trend toward community engagement in local projects. Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a public hearing on using $155 million in STAR bonds for the new American Royal facility, amid concerns about project delays and potential property tax increases. In Royal Oak, Michigan, officials are collecting feedback from residents and business owners on a proposed $9-12 million left turn lane and streetscape project for 11 Mile Road, with debates over traffic flow and pedestrian access. Deschutes County, Oregon, is inviting participation in a virtual open house to update its Transportation Safety Action Plan, aiming to eliminate serious crashes on rural roads. The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area Planning Agency continues to solicit public comments on its $1.5 billion, six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, covering highways, bike trails, and transit projects. These efforts highlight the significance of public participation in shaping effective and locally responsive transportation solutions.