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The project team is coming to your neighborhood

We're working hand in hand with the community on this project. Together, we will work to identify strategies, improvement concepts, initial alternatives, and refine those alternatives to meet the US-71 Corridor Community's needs. We look forward to seeing you!

Opportunities to engage:

  • Community Summits

    Beginning March 2025, four Community Summits will focus on gathering input and developing a shared vision of initial alternatives, and collaborate on solutions. These summits are critical for ensuring the project reflects community priorities.

  • Neighborhood Listening Sessions

    Beginning March 2025, up to 90 meetings will be held with neighborhood groups. These listening sessions are local neighborhood meetings and Third and Fifth District meetings when project team members are scheduled to attend and hear your feedback.

  • Pop-Up Events

    Beginning March 2025, up to 12 pop-up events will occur at community locations, such as schools, libraries, and transit stops. These meetings bring information and engagement opportunities directly to residents in informal settings.

Make your voice heard!

Your input will help guide planning, to reflect the needs of impacted neighborhoods and corridor users. Add your comments to our Engagement Map.

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Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Contact Information
Name Project Manager – Jason Waldron, Transportation Director, Public Works
Phone (816) 710-6385
Email Contact@ReconnectEastSide.com
Website www.kcmo.gov
In writing

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64130

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday | 2 – 6 p.m.

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Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates incorporating recommendations made as part of the PEL study into future NEPA studies, per Title 23 of the US Code, Part 168.