City: Parkville. Route: Hwy 9 Location: Hwy 9 from Barry Rd south to Hwy 45, about 2 miles
Type: Sidewalk
Description:
Hwy 9 runs through a densely populated area of Parkville and is lined with residential housing and driveways opening out onto Hwy 9. The project is to add a sidewalk along Hwy 9, preferably on both sides of the road, but even on one side as a starter system.
Importance:
This project runs through a densely populated residential area with residences and driveways lining the road. The road is located in the middle of a large urban area and the area surrounding this road is as densely populated as it will every become in the foreseeable future. It is time to make this neighborhood a true part of the urban area by adding sidewalks through this residential neighborhood.
There should be enough right-of-way for sidewalks. Residents have been asking for sidewalk improvements for 15 years. http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/26/1776852/the-watchdog-pedestrians-in-peril.html