Background
The City of Kansas City, Mo., lags behind its peer cities throughout
the region in the construction of trails (Kansas City, Mo. - 30 miles compared to Johnson County, Kan., - 196 miles).
The community has identified the need for a trails plan to guide and direct future trails development. The Trails KC Plan builds upon
previous regional and city planning initiatives to develop a much-needed comprehensive citywide trails plan. |
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Purpose for the plan
The Trails KC Plan guides the development and maintenance of a citywide trails system for pedestrian,
bicyclist and equestrian use. The plan defines major corridors that will provide basic north/south, east/west connections
within the city and to a larger, regional system. The system will not only serve as a recreation resource to residents
and visitors, but also as an alternative transportation corridor.
The plan includes the following key components to ensure effective trails development:
- Design standards and criteria for use of on-street and off-street facilities
- Funding and maintenance options to ensure a sustainable system
- Policy recommendations to facilitate plan implementation
- Priority projects to enable coordinated, phased implementation.
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