Share valuable stories and identify needs.

US‑71’s construction divided neighborhoods along the US-71 corridor, including in the study areas of this project from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the north to 85th Street on the south, and from Paseo Boulevard on the west to Swope Parkway on the east. Today, Kansas City is working to create a safer, more connected community.

Thank you for joining us in this ongoing conversation at the March 22nd Community Summit.

Presentation Recording

Community Summit Engagement

Comment Form

Sharing East Side Stories

Advisory Groups

Meeting with the project's Advisory Groups

The project team will meet with the Community Advisory Group and Technical Advisory Group five times during the project.

Key People and Groups

Who's Missing

Sharing Information

The Best Tools to Share Information with You

Purpose & Need

Purpose and Need Statement

We need your input now to ensure the project process reflects the needs of impacted neighborhoods and corridor users.

The Purpose and Need Statement will serve as the foundation for identifying the improvements needed, defining goals and objectives of the PEL Study, and supporting the development of a framework and methodology for screening and evaluating alternatives. By incorporating stakeholder visions, transportation system deficiencies, and context-sensitive needs, the statement will ensure a comprehensive, data-driven approach that integrates land use, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure considerations for a sustainable and connected future.