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Committee advances multiple street and school-zone safety measures, funds Vivion streetscape, and approves design amendment for NE 52nd; one item held

Kansas CityNov 4, 20252 min read

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The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee voted to advance a traffic-control permit and traffic-calming approvals for St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School (temporary Walnut Street closure during school hours), approve a design amendment for Northeast 52nd Street sidewalk improvements, appropriate $8,984,008.12 for Northeast Vivion Road streetscape improvements (with a $300,000 funding gap to be pursued via federal CMAQ), and approve a code amendment prohibiting right turns in school zones when school speed limits are in effect. An amendment for North Brighton Avenue design services with Olsson Associates was held until 11/12/2025. All acted items were reported Adv and Do Pass as Committee Substitute with aye votes recorded.

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Northeast Vivion Road Streetscape

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Directed the City Manager to issue a traffic control permit for St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School to close Walnut Street between East 40th and East 41st during school hours (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) and to approve related traffic calming permits; matter to be revisited after summer school. (Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub)
Authorized Amendment No. 1 to the Kimley‑Horn design services agreement for Northeast 52nd Street Improvements (North Randolph to North Wheeling) adding $469,914 for a total not to exceed $609,914; project includes sidewalk installations to improve pedestrian safety and is expected to be completed by late 2026. (Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub)
Appropriated $8,984,008.12 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund to the Northeast Vivion Road — Streetscape Improvements project; project is a joint effort with MoDOT and includes sidewalks and pedestrian pathways, construction anticipated between fall 2026 and spring 2027; noted $300,000 funding gap and plan to pursue federal CMAQ funds. (Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub)
Held Amendment No. 2 with Olsson Associates ($168,047.50 additional design/topographic services for North Brighton Ave NE 72nd–NE 78th) until 11/12/2025 (Hold on Agenda).
Advanced a committee substitute to amend Chapter 70, Article XII (Section 70‑954) to prohibit right turns in school zones when school zone speed limits are in effect; signage to be installed as needed with waiver process for schools citing negative impacts. (Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub)

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