Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee advanced several initiatives to improve city mobility and infrastructure, including updates to trail development plans, new pedestrian signal standards, and a road diet implementation plan. The committee also approved a digital kiosk agreement, directed staff to review pothole management policies, and temporarily suspended water service terminations for non-payment through January 2026. A separate resolution to expand the Fountain Card program with United Way was passed for immediate adoption.

Key Decisions

  • Trails KC Plan Update Released for consideration
  • Pedestrian Signal Standards Ordinance Released for consideration
  • Road Diet Implementation Plan Released for consideration
  • Water Service Termination Suspension Released for consideration (suspends terminations and late penalties through January 12, 2026)
  • Expanded Fountain Card Program with United Way Passed (Immediate Adoption as Committee Substitute)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1 PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
    Action: approved

    approved

  2. Lucas
  3. 260618 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to enter contract negotiations with United Way of Greater Kansas City for administration of an expanded Fountain Card program, a reloadable prepaid debit card and municipal identity platform, and authorization for the United Way to convene the necessary partner organizations to implement the program; and directing the City Manager to report back to Council within ninety days. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute
    Resolution
    Action: Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute. to the Council, due back on 7/16/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  5. 260508 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-1, Definitions; and amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Section 70-706 entitled “Electric bicycles - rights and privileges - label, requirements - modifications require new label - product safety standards - authorized to ride, where, exceptions - class 3 electric bicycles, special provisions” for the purpose of aligning definitions, operating requirements, and rights and privileges associated with electric bicycles with state law.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold on Agenda

    Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 7/28/2026

  6. 260535 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Designating the honorary street name of “Jim Wright Way” for a portion of N. Delta Avenue from the south line of N.W. Barry Road to its termination to the south.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold on Agenda

    Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 7/28/2026

  7. 260602 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $1,000,000.00 contract threshold on an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract (EV2924-10) for environmental services with Tetra Tech, Inc. from funds previously appropriated; and authorizing the Manager or Procurement Services to amend the contract and exercise the City’s renewal options.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold off Agenda

    Hold off Agenda

  8. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  9. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
  10. Adjournment
  11. 250991 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Kevin O’Neill and Wes Rogers Directing the City Manager to suspend the termination of water and/or sewer service for non-payment until January 12, 2026; and directing the City Manager to suspend the imposition of late payment penalties
    Ordinance
    Action: Release

    Release

  12. 250913 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to review best practices in peer cities related to potholes, evaluate policies in Kansas City, and make recommendations for policy improvements within 60 days.
    Resolution
    Action: Release

    Release

  13. 250879 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Requesting the Mayor of Kansas City appoint the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) representative from Platte County in compliance with state statute by October 13, 2025.
    Resolution
    Action: Release

    Release

  14. 250680 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute an agreement with Ike Smart City, LLC for the installation, maintenance, and programmatic services of digital kiosks on City property for a term of up to twenty years unless there is cause for termination.
    Ordinance
    Action: Release

    Release

  15. 240931 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Adopting a road diet implementation plan and process by the Public Works Department.
    Resolution
    Action: Release

    Release

  16. 240533 Sponsor: Councilman Bunch Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” by enacting a new section 70-962 entitled “Pedestrian signal programming policies and standards” for the purpose of instituting policies and standards related to pedestrian crossing signals; establishing an effective date; and directing the City Manager to provide periodic updates regarding implementation progress every 45 days to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee.
    Ordinance
    Action: Release

    Release

  17. 240410 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Approving an update to the Trails KC Plan as a guide for future shared-use trail development and corridor preservation within the City of Kansas City, Missouri; and authorizing the Director of Public works to adopt design and engineering standards.
    Ordinance
    Action: Release

    Release