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Council backs moving two Route 201 stops off Burlington onto Buchanan to improve pedestrian access
Summary
After a walk audit and KCATA consultation, the council directed staff to pursue consolidating three stops into two full-service stops on Buchanan to provide covered benches and safer sidewalks for riders, and to return with cost and timing comparisons.
Staff presented the results of a walk audit showing the existing northbound Burlington stop near 29th lacks a proper sidewalk and shelter; KCATA reported adequate ridership to warrant full-service stops at that location. Staff proposed moving and consolidating three existing stops into two new full-service stops on Buchanan, which is more pedestrian-friendly and avoids relocating utility infrastructure in the Burlington corridor.
KCATA said it would supply the shelters and benches if the city provides a concrete pad and platform; the agency asked staff to consider route timing impacts. Councilors supported the Buchanan two-stop model and directed staff to work with KCATA on routing tests and bring back cost comparisons and any service-time impacts for review.
