Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced yesterday that 14 transportation projects will be awarded $8.6 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program.
“These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans call home.”
According to officials with the Office of the Governor, both rural and urban areas can submit transportation projects that aim to improve safety, support job retention and growth, relieve congestion, and improve access and mobility. The program falls under the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).
The program began in 2019 and has since helped 179 projects in the Sunflower State. Over $260 million has been invested into the program.
Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said, “the Cost Share Program provides the opportunity for partnership between KDOT and communities to solve local transportation issues through shared investment. Addressing these infrastructure projects enables solutions that will help these communities and residents keep moving forward for generations.”
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Source: KCTV Kansas City, KSNW Wichita, Topeka WIBW-TV
