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connect 2050

What is connect 2050?

Connect 2050, an update to the existing Connect 2040 plan, is the guiding document for the future of our region’s multi-modal transportation system over the next twenty-plus years. It’s the blueprint for how we can achieve our vision to Enhance Mobility, Strengthen Communities, and Generate Prosperity.

 

Long-range transportation plans are federally-required documents, standard throughout the United States. These plans walk through regional transportation needs of today while also examining future challenges. Over the last two years, the FHMPO has worked with local and state partners, and community members and organizations, to gain a complete understanding of our region's transportation needs today as well as in the future.

Connect 2050 draft report

Click below to see the draft Connect 2050 report.  This report will be open for public comment until Nov. 29th.  Provide your comments to the FHMPO (via email at FHMPO@FlintHillsMPO.org) by Nov. 29 for consideration and inclusion in the report.

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Public comment

Your Comments

What community do you live in?
Manhattan
Junction City
Blue Township
St. George
Wamego
Riley County (outside of Manhattan)
Geary County (outside of Junction City)
Pottawatomie County (outside of Blue Township, St. George, or Wamego)

Travel Demand Model

A travel demand model (TDM) uses complex mathematics to predict future traffic conditions and travel times based on a variety of data, including population, land use, and road network characteristics. The TDM helps decision-makers evaluate the transportation system of today and the future and allows for the testing or projects and policies to find solutions.

Click the YouTube link below to see a summary video of the TDM process and findings

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Public Open houses

A series of public open houses were held in October & November.  Join us to learn about the future of our transportation network.

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Past Public meeting info

Click the image below to see public meeting board from Jan. & Feb. 2025.

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Schedule

TDM:

Base Year

Public

Survey

TDM:
Future 

Scenarios

Public

Open Houses

Fiscal Analysis

Public Open House

Plan

Adopted

Fall

2023

Fall

2024

Fall

2024

Winter

2025

Spring

2025

Fall

2025

Fall

2025

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Flint Hills

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Flint Hills MPO provides a regional forum to coordinate, encourage, and promote a safe, efficient, affordable, and integrated transportation system for all users; in support of livable communities and economic competitiveness.

2805 Claflin Rd. Ste. 100

Manhattan, KS 66502

785.620.3070

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