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City receives KDOT grant for Safe Streets work; consultant PEC to lead community engagement

Newton Planning Commission; Newton Historic Preservation Commission · January 7, 2026

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Summary

Staff said Newton signed a KDOT planning grant in Sept. 2024 to fund road-safety audits and corridor analyses. PEC will collect traffic data and host community drop-in sessions (Feb. 19, Feb. 24, Feb. 25) and a virtual meeting March 5 to gather public input for potential safety projects.

City staff told the commission Jan. 5 that Newton signed a planning grant with the Kansas Department of Transportation in September 2024 to support road-safety audits, intersection analyses and corridor studies tied to the "Kansas Drive to 0" crash summary.

PEC was selected as the consultant and began data collection after a November kickoff meeting. Staff said the planning work will identify possible improvements ranging from intersection design to traffic signals, lighting and signage, and that a completed plan will strengthen subsequent construction grant applications.

Staff urged commissioners and residents to attend upcoming engagement events: Feb. 19 (5:30–7 p.m.) at Norms, Feb. 24 (5–6:30 p.m.) at Camp Hawk, Feb. 25 (5:30–7 p.m.) at the public library, and a virtual session on March 5 at noon.