transportation

Want A Role In City's New Bicycle Plan? Apply Now

Chandra Stauffer and Kate Clause — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:41:03 +0000

The city of Wichita is launching a new advisory volunteer board for issues related to bicycling and walking.

The board will provide recommendations to the City Council, participate in planning and project development, evaluate policies; and make recommendations to City departments.

It will also play an influential role in implementing Wichita’s Bicycle Master Plan.

Top Morning News 3.19.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:16:52 +0000

Kansas House members will debate a $14 billion dollar budget; Kansas House is considering anti-abortion bill; Sequestration affecting tuition benefits for military service.

Kansas House To Debate $14B State Budget

Kansas House members are preparing to debate a $14 billion state budget for the next fiscal year.

The measure on Tuesday's calendar allocates nearly $6 billion in state general fund revenues. The budget covers spending for public schools and higher education, social services, and public safety.

New Airport Terminal Is Expected To Open June 2015

Chandra Stauffer — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:59:14 +0000

Construction of the new terminal at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is on schedule, according to the city. It's expected to open in the spring of 2015.

Since the beginning of major construction in October 2012, construction crews have:

A Conversation With The New Director Of Wichita Transit

Briana O’Higgins — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:51:12 +0000

Amid budget problems, fare increases and services cuts, Wichita Transit welcomed a new director last month. Stephen Spade was most recently transit director in Chapel Hill, N.C. He also served as general manager for the transit service in Des Moines, Iowa.

Spade started work in Wichita on October 30, he says he was interested in the Wichita job because he and his wife are from the Midwest and wanted to be closer to family.

Wichita City Council Member Makes Case For Passenger Rail

Briana O’Higgins — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:41:13 +0000

Wichita city council member Pete Mitzner Wednesday presented a case for passenger rail service through the city to the Sedgwick county commissioners.