Every answer brings us closer to a solution. Refer to these frequent inquiries as needed. If your question is not addressed here, then you can contact us via email at I35study@ccgcorp.com or by voice mail at 913-905-0742.

What is the purpose of this study?
As traffic volume and congestion grows on I-35 there are only very limited transportation options available to residents and travelers. Many believe it neither practical nor preferable to just add more capacity to I-35. Transit service is viewed as part of the solution, but current transit options are extremely limited. This study will evaluate a range of transit options and identify the option(s) that best meets the needs of the corridor.

How do you define the I-35 "corridor" for this study?
We’re looking at I-35 through Johnson County to downtown, Kansas City, Mo. In addition to I-35 and its interchanges in Johnson County, the study area includes feeder roads and streets that have a direct impact on the traffic capacity of I-35. However, the traffic analysis will be limited to I-35 and those areas with a proposed transit improvement.

How long is the study expected to take?
The project timelines calls for a "Locally Preferred Alternative" for public transportation to be recommended by the end of 2005.

Who is funding this study?
The study is required per Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines in order to secure federal funds to implement a solution. Funding for this study comes from the Kansas Department of Transportation and from Johnson County.

Can't you just build more lanes on I-35?
Some improvements to I-35 are programmed and funded, but a lack of easement will restrict the widening of the roadway for additional lanes.

What happened to the Commuter Rail Study from a few years ago?
Commuter Rail service using BNSF-owned tracks that parallel I-35 has been regarded as a desired transit option. Johnson County started preliminary engineering for Commuter Rail in 2000, but the cost of track capacity improvements and other concerns gave rise for the consideration of other transit option. Commuter Rail remains one of the transit alternatives given consideration in this study.

How can I provide input?
If you have a comment or question about the I-35 Fixed Guideway Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study, you can e-mail us or you can leave a voice mail message at 913-905-0742.