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KDOT Secretary Looking for Path Out of Kansas’ Transportation Industry Labor Shortage

Tuesday, August 1

Secretary Reed illustrates workforce gap by pointing to lack of land surveyors By Tim Carpenter, Kansas ReflectorTOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Transportation secretary Calvin Reed pointed to workforce shortages as a significant challenge to the state’s multibillion-dollar, 10-year Eisenhower transportation program.Reed, nominated by... Read More.

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based... Read More.

KDOT, Law Enforcement Urge Drivers to Slow Down

Wednesday, July 5

TOPEKA, Kan. – From July 10 to July 16, law enforcement across the state will participate in the Speeding Slows You Down campaign and will increase enforcement for speeding vehicles to improve traffic safety. The Kansas Department of Transportation funds this campaign to raise... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

Kansas Aviation Information Available on KDOT Website

Thursday, March 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – A new website created by the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, in collaboration with industry experts, provides a close-up look at all 140 public-use airports across the state and their impact on the communities they serve. Online dashboards provide... Read More.

KDOT Announces Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving for Super Bowl

Thursday, February 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation urges everyone to observe the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety campaign for this year’s Super Bowl, which is Sunday, Feb. 12. Make sure anyone planning to drink alcohol has a designated driver to help... Read More.