Multimodal Plans
Corridor Plans
Although transportation planners are responsible for developing plans which examine the entire community, it is necessary sometimes to view certain corridors individually. A series of completed and ongoing corridor studies in the Lawrence/Douglas County Area can be found at https://www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/corridor_studies.
Crash Analysis and Countermeasure Identification Study
The Crash Analysis and Countermeasure Identification Study identified locations with crash records for Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas. The analysis identified 12 locations where crash history shows that the site has a potential for safety improvements and merits further investigation and provided countermeasures for each location based on a field assessment. This study was approved by the MPO Policy Board on May 17, 2018.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Regional Architecture Plan
ITS is the application of technologies and communications to improve the multimodal transportation system in an area. ITS includes detection systems and cameras for monitoring traffic conditions on roadways, dynamic message signs to provide real time travel information, vehicle location systems to track transit and emergency services vehicles, and a host of other technological elements and agency coordination processes. View information about the ITS Regional Architecture Plan at https://www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/its.
Multimodal Resources
Complete Streets
In September 2011, the MPO signed a resolution supporting Complete Streets. View information about Complete Streets at https://www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/complete_streets.
Air Quality
As transportation modes and land uses intensify in Lawrence and Douglas County, a new series of benefits and concerns arises. One such concern is the continued protection of the region’s air quality. View information about Air Quality at https://www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/air_quality.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness
To support the vehicle electrification strategies included in the Lawrence – Douglas County Comprehensive Plan, Transportation 2050, and the Adapt Douglas County Plan, the L-DC MPO is drafting an EV Readiness Playbook. This effort will include an assessment of existing conditions, and recommendations for tools, best practices, strategies, and initiatives to encourage regional personal-vehicle electrification. See the current status of the document at https://www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/ev/