Johnson County is looking for public input to improve its public transit system

The community's input is needed to make improvements to public transportation in Johnson County. Public engagement is part of Johnson County Transit's strategic planning process that will serve as a roadmap for the future.

Community Pop-Up Event

The public will have the opportunity to interact with the project at two pop-up events: one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, during the Santa visits at Family Tree Nursery, 7036 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, and another from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Holiday Farmers Market at Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87^th St. Parkway, Lenexa. The public is encouraged to stop by and share their thoughts on public transit.

Strategic Planning Process

Johnson County's Transit Strategic Plan is focused on clearly articulating JCT's vision, strategic direction and the methods necessary to achieve these goals. The process will include extensive public outreach including input from Johnson County's Board of County Commissioners, users of the system, the Johnson County Transportation Council and the broader Johnson County community. Engagement will focus on effectively giving the community a voice through collaborative and inclusive discussions.

The goals of the strategic plan are to:

• Determine the level and types of service that will serve the most residents and workers most effectively within the budgetary resources available at present
• Position JCT for stable operations, partnerships, and growth in the long term
• Make JCT a recognizable asset for the county's economic growth and diversification and its quality of life
• Ensure mobility support for vulnerable populations and the workforce
• Recommend enhancements in organizational structure, internal expertise and standard operating procedures to ensure JCT's integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness at meeting ongoing operational challenges, exceeding customer expectations and carrying out the Board's direction.

For more information please visit the Johnson County Transit Strategic Plan webpage. You can also get the latest information on this effort provided at a Dec. 5 Committee of the Whole.