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Committee advances sidewalk and parking ordinances, holds pedestrian-signal proposal; receives airport satisfaction briefing

Kansas CityJan 27, 20263 min read

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The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee (Jan 27, 2026) unanimously recommended Do Pass for an ordinance revising Public Works Director authority to close sidewalks (Docket 260055) and for an ordinance prohibiting parking within four feet of mailboxes and storm drains (Docket 260063) with clarification requested on storm-drain language. A proposal to adopt citywide pedestrian signal programming policies (Docket 240533) was held off the agenda for further work; cost estimates in the presentation included $1.5 million per day for pedestrian volume data collection (minimum three days) and ~$10 million for equipment upgrades at 65 signals. The committee also received a J.D. Power airport-satisfaction presentation showing Kansas City International Airport ranked in the top 10 in most categories and identifying areas for improvement.

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Docket 260055: Advanced and recommended Do Pass (unanimous) for ordinance amending Section 70-39 to revise the Public Works Director's authority to close sidewalks; new enforcement and fines for extended closures; CM Eric Bunch requested co-sponsorship.
Docket 260063: Recommended Do Pass (unanimous) for ordinance replacing Section 70-523 to prohibit parking within four feet of mailboxes and City storm drainage openings; authorized issuance of tickets/fines; committee requested additional clarification on storm-drain restrictions; CW Lindsay French requested co-sponsorship.
Docket 240533: Held in committee / held off agenda (unanimous) for proposed Section 70-962 establishing pedestrian signal programming policies and standards; presentation recommended corridor-based pedestrian volume data collection and further evaluation (data collection estimated at ~$1.5 million/day, minimum three days; equipment upgrades estimated at ~$10 million for 65 signals).
Aviation briefing: Received J.D. Power Airport Satisfaction results showing Kansas City International Airport ranked in the top 10 in most categories; identified improvement areas including food/beverage options, TSA experience, and security wait-time signage.

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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 AM26th Floor, Council Chamberscheduled

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968

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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***
FIRST READINGS
Public Works
Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-39 for the purpose of revising that section of the Code pertaining to the authority of the Public Works Director to close sidewalks; and establishing an effective date.
City Council
Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, “Traffic and Vehicles,” by repealing and replacing Section 70-523 for the purpose of amending that portion of the Code prohibiting parking in specified places to provide that individuals shall not park within certain distances to mailboxes and City storm drainage system openings.
HELD IN COMMITTEE
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.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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Committee advances sidewalk and parking ordinances, holds pedestrian-signal proposal; receives airport satisfaction briefing

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