The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking input from the public on regional transportation priorities at Local Consult meetings across the state in October. 

“These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the transportation needs that are important to northeast Kansans and their communities,” said District One Engineer Michael Rinehart. “We encourage the public to attend and share their ideas and priorities to help shape the future of transportation in Kansas.” 

People in northeast Kansas (District 1) are invited to participate –

TOPEKA - 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9: 
Maner Conference Centre, 1720 SW Western Ave.

Attendees will also hear about transportation investments being made in their area and learn about various grant funding programs available through KDOT.

People can attend other upcoming regional Local Consult meetings set for –

PRATT - 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13: Pratt Community College – Benson Education Center, 348 NE Sr 61 (south central Kansas, District 5).
LIBERAL - 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 14: Seward County Activity Center, 810 Stadium Rd. (southwest Kansas, District 6).
COLBY - 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct 15: City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S. Range Ave. (northwest Kansas, District 3).
KANSAS CITY - 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21: Great Wolf Lodge, 10401 Cabela Dr. (metro area).
SALINA - 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 23: Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway (north central Kansas, District 2).
STATEWIDE VIRTUAL MEETING - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28: Please register in advance – visit ksdot.gov/local-consult-2025 to attend the virtual meeting.

Local Consult meetings occur every two years to provide Kansans opportunities to ask questions and speak with local and state officials about transportation needs across the state. 

For more meeting or project information, please email KDOT.Engagement@ks.gov.