Independence MO Transportation for All Plan

What: A citywide multimodal plan 
When: 2023
Team: BikeWalkKC, Olsson, Venice Communications
Client: City of Independence MO
Funding: Planning Sustainable Places grant from MARC

The Independence Transportation for All Master Plan seeks to develop a citywide framework for improving transportation for all users. Because infrastructure for those traveling without a car—walking, biking, or using transit—are less developed  than infrastructure for driving, this Plan focuses on these active transportation modes. This Plan effort was a community-driven process built on input received in public and stakeholder events. The project team employed a multi-faceted approach for engaging the community and obtaining feedback, with an iterative process of developing aspects of the plan and seeking comments on plan progress. Additionally, a robust analysis of existing plans and studies, as well as existing bike and pedestrian code language, was used to inform the recommendations. 

BikeWalkKC specifically facilitated two engagement events, performed a thorough analysis of the existing code language to identify areas for improvements for vulnerable road users, and informed recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian routes. 

Read the full plan here.