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Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Dedication and Open House for Agriculture and Transportation Complex

Wednesday, July 3

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community CollegeGREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation invite staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the dedication of the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex beginning at 4 p.m. July 17, with an open house... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.

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.

Governor Kelly Appoints Calvin Reed as Secretary of Transportation

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday announced that she has appointed Calvin Reed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Reed has served as acting secretary since the departure of former Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz in December 2022.“Calvin Reed has... Read More.

More Than $11 Million Awarded for Kansas Transportation Projects

Wednesday, June 7

GARDNER, Kan. (KPR) — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced more than $11 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects across the state. The state grants are made possible through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program.Kelly stopped in Gardner... Read More.