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Transportation and infrastructure is the beating heart of a community that provide the needed connections,
and services to residents and businesses.
The Parkville transportation network represents infrastructure ranging from historic beginnings to growing multimodal developments.
Many of the features that make the Parkville community unique and attractive – riverfront bluffs, rolling topography, and wooded vistas –
also present challenges to transportation connectivity. This section summarizes existing plans and policies, transportation conditions, and
multimodal goals and opportunities to improve mobility in Parkville.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
FOCUS
AREA 3
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Relationship to Vision & Guiding Principles
Transportation impacts nearly all aspects of a
community. Safe and efficient transportation
must be integrated with land use to ensure high-
quality, coordinated development. Connecting
communities also requires consideration of multiple
modes of transportation including vehicles, transit,
bicycles, and pedestrians as well as movement
of people and goods by truck and rail. Therefore,
transportation opportunities emphasize the concept
of Complete Streets to enable safe travel and access
for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their
mode of transportation. Complete Streets respond
to the unique context of the Parkville community to
advance the overall vision of blending the historic
downtown character, ongoing neighborhood
and commercial developments, and the natural
landscape that makes Parkville distinctive.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
Community
Sustainability
Community
Character
Environmental
Stewardship
Civic and
Open Spaces
Integrated
Land Uses
Transportation Housing
2040
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
Downtown
Old-Town
District
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The community’s economic and social systems
depend on the ability to transport people and
goods. Long-range planning helps ensure the
transportation network is able to meet existing
transportation needs, expand efficiently to manage
future growth, and remain consistent with the Land
Use Plan.
Roadways
Parkville is served by a network of roadways that
are generally bordered by two major Interstate
highways to the east (I-29) and west (I-435) of
the community. Each roadway is identified by
functional classification, which is based on the
type of land uses and level of traffic movement
the roadway is intended to serve. Roadway
classifications outline the right-of-way and
design standards to aid in construction. The City
of Parkville currently uses APWA standards for
roadway design, but context appropriate decisions
may be needed based on the community’s
character and topography. Due to the unique
shape of the city limits, coordination with adjacent
jurisdictions, such as Platte County and the City
of Kansas City, Missouri, is critical to providing
connectivity and consistency for users.
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Figure 4.20 Existing Roadways Map
Parkville City Limits
Nearby City Limits
Interstate
Freeway
Expressway
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Collector
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The functional classification hierarchy for Parkville
includes: interstate, expressway, major arterial,
minor arterial, collector, and local roadways.
Characteristics that generally define the functional
classification of roadways encompass connectivity,
number of travel lanes, traffic volume, speed, and
degree of access.
Interstate
A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate
high traffic volume between major destinations
at high speeds with no at-grade direct access for
adjoining land uses.
Expressway
A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate
high traffic volume between regional destinations
at moderate to high speeds with limited at-grade
access for adjoining land uses.
Major Arterial
A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate
high traffic volume at moderate speeds with at-
grade access for adjoining land uses.
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
Photo Example : I-435
Photo Example : 45 Highway
Photo Example : 9 Highway
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Minor Arterial
A 2-3 lane roadway intended to accommodate
moderate traffic volume at lower speeds with more
context-sensitive design to the surrounding area
and topography.
Collector
A 2-3 lane roadway intended to accommodate low
traffic volume at low speeds.
Local
A 2-lane roadway intended to accommodate low
traffic volume at low speeds while providing direct
access to abutting properties.
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Photo Example : Brink-Meyer Road
Photo Example : Riss Lake Drive/Lakeview Drive
Photo Example : River Hills Drive
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Roadways with lower functional classification
tend to provide an environment that is considered
more bicycle and pedestrian friendly due to lower
traffic volumes, lower speeds, and shorter crossing
distances. However, multimodal accommodations,
with varying facility types based on corridor
characteristics, should be emphasized on nearly
all roadway classifications to emphasize a
Complete Streets approach. Bicycle and pedestrian
facilities are key elements to ensuring that major
transportation corridors are not barriers to
multimodal connectivity in the community.
Classification Connectivity Lanes Traffic Volume Speed Access
Interstate High 4+ Lanes High High Low
Expressway High 4+ Lanes High High Low
Major Arterial High 4+ Lanes High Moderate Moderate
Minor Arterial Moderate 2-3 Lanes Moderate Low Moderate
Collector Low 2-3 Lanes Moderate Low Moderate
Local Low 2 Lanes Low Low High
Source: TransSystems
Figure 4.21 Functional Classification Summary
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
NW Bell Road (Collector)Tom Watson Parkway (Expressway)
looking east at 9 Highway
9 Highway (Major Arterial) looking
west in Downtown Parkville
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The Major Roadway Plan represents the existing
and future potential roadway network in Parkville
and the surrounding planning area. To ensure
coordination with neighboring jurisdictions,
roadway functional classification is consistent with
recommendations beyond the city limits.
MAJOR ROADWAY PLAN
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Figure 4.22 Major Roadways Plan
Parkville City Limits
Interstate
Freeway
Expressway
Major Arterial
Minor Arterial
Future Minor Arterial
Collector
Future Collector
Local
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The Parkville community cherishes the existing
trail system of shared-use paths including the
English Landing Park Trail, Platte Landing Park
Trail, and the Southern Platte Pass Trail along
Highway 45. A priority trail connection was also
recently constructed to complete the gap between
the English Landing Park Trail and the Missouri
Riverfront Trail in Riverside. Several existing
hiking trails are also located within parks such as
the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Sullivan Nature
Sanctuary, White Alloe Creek Conservation Area,
and Parma Woods Conservation Area.
While Parkville currently has no designated on-
street bicycle facilities, available data from Strava
(a GPS cycling and running phone app) provides
insight to corridors commonly used for on-street
biking. These corridors include segments of
Highway 9, Main Street, Bell Road, River Road,
Lakeview Drive, Riss Lake Drive, National Drive,
Lime Stone Road, Hampton Road, Union Chapel
Road, Nevada Avenue, and Thousand Oaks
Drive. However, nearby Kansas City, Missouri and
Riverside have a network of on-street and off-street
bicycle facilities that provide connections to the
greater active transportation network.
A series of recommendations for improved bicycle
and pedestrian networks within Parkville can be
found later in this section.
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To build upon this network, the Active
Transportation Map summarizes existing facilities
(both on-street and off-street) and potential bicycle
facilities for future consideration. Due to the
unique shape of the city limits, coordination with
Platte County and adjacent cities will be critical
in developing a cohesive active transportation
network. As identified on the map, key points for
network coordination include:
• Crooked Road and Childress Avenue (north to
Platte County)
• Lingley Drive and 73rd Street (northeast to
Kansas City)
• Highway 9 (northeast to Kansas City)
• Klamm Road (northeast to Kansas City)
• 56th Street (east to Riverside)
• River Road (west to Platte County)
BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Figure 4.23 Active Transportation Map
Parkville City Limits
Primary Road
Stream
Bicycle Facility
Future Bicycle Facility
Trail
Future Trail
Network Coordination
Trail Coordination
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A range of bicycle facility types may be considered
depending on the corridor context, anticipated use, and
community input. Facility types to explore generally
include protected bike lanes, shared-use paths,
recreational trails, buffered bike lanes, conventional
bike lanes, shared lanes, and signed bicycle routes.
Other innovative facility types continue to be explored
as the interest and demand in active transportation
continues to grow.
Existing and potential recreational trails are also
outlined in the Active Transportation Map. Many of the
trails build upon Parkville’s natural assets including
rivers and steamways. The potential network creates
a series of recreational trail loops that connect to city
destinations. For example, a shorter loop in eastern
Parkville connects to the Riss Lake neighborhood,
Missouri Riverfront, downtown Parkville, and Park
University. Longer trail loops may encompass Rush
Creek or Brush Creek to provide connectivity to the
Missouri Riverfront, Highway 45, and downtown
Parkville. Coordination with Platte County and adjacent
cities will again be critical to developing trail corridors
that cross jurisdictional boundaries. As identified on the
map, key points for trail coordination include:
• Missouri Riverfront Trail (west to Platte County)
• Brush Creek Trail (north to Kansas City)
• Southern Platte Pass Trail (west to Parkville and
Platte County)
• Rush Creek Trail (north-south within Platte County)
• Utility Easement Trail (east-west within Platte
County)
• Coffey Road Trail (northeast to Kansas City)
BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS
Shared Lanes
Buffered Bike Lane
Shared-Use Path Recreational Trail
Protected Bike Lane
Conventional Bike Lane
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Many neighborhoods in Parkville have a reasonable
pedestrian network consisting of sidewalk or wider
shared-use paths. The Sidewalk Map provides
a summary of shared-use path and sidewalk
connectivity within Parkville and potential areas
for improvement. Many newer neighborhoods
have sidewalk on at least one side of the street,
but additional sidewalk could be considered to
encompass both sides of the street, particularly
on roadways with a functional classification of
collector or higher. Development standards could
also be updated to address accessibility needs on
short street segments and cul-de-sacs. In contrast,
older neighborhoods, particularly near downtown
Parkville or along Highway 9 may lack sidewalk on
both sides of the street. As identified on the map,
key sidewalks gaps to address areas with limited
accommodations and/or to connect to the existing
trail network include:
• National Drive (north of Highway 45)
• Southern Platte Pass Trail (near Parkville
Commons)
• Highway 9 (Highway 45 to downtown Parkville)
• Bell Road (Highway 45 to downtown Parkville)
• Lakeview Drive (Highway 9 to Riss Lake dam)
BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Figure 4.24 Sidewalk Map
Parkville City Limits
Sidewalk Both Sides
Sidewalk One Side
No Sidewalk
Sidewalk Under Construction
Sidewalk Gaps
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RideKC is the public transportation system in the
Kansas City region, which includes the Kansas City
Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) that serves
the Platte County area. RideKC aims to connect
people to opportunities through a safe, reliable,
and innovative public transportation system that
can grow to meet the changing transit needs of the
Kansas City region.
Currently, Route 229: Boardwalk-KCI is the only route
in proximity to Parkville as it generally travels along
I-29 to connect downtown Kansas City, Missouri
to the Kansas City International Airport. Route 229
currently operates on both weekdays and weekends
with a stop at Highway 45 (64th Street) and Prairie
View Road. The Route 9 Corridor Study (2016)
explored the opportunity for additional transit serve
along Highway 9 to serve Park University students,
Platte County Health Department patrons, visitors
during community events, and the local population.
In the study, bus stops were recommended along
Highway 9 at 1st Street, 5th Street, 12th Street,
and a loop near Parkville Commons. While the
SmartMoves 3.0 Regional Transit Vision (2020)
acknowledges that transit propensity in Platte
County is generally much lower than other areas in
the Kansas City region, it also identified downtown
Parkville as a long-term mobility hub. A potential
route serving the mobility hub, likely located near
1st Street or the Farmer’s Market pavilion, would
connect the Boardwalk Square Metro Center to
downtown Parkville via Highway 9.
TRANSIT
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Throughout the planning process, residents identified the
need to improve the transportation network as a top priority.
Improvement concepts range from new street connections,
roadway upgrades, intersection improvements, and multimodal
accommodations. The transportation and infrastructure
strategic opportunities are shown on the map to the right and
listed below.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Parkville City Limits
Existing
Future
Strategic Opportunities
Figure 4.25 Transportation Strategic Opportunities Map
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9 Highway
45 Highway
River Road
(Route FF)
Coffey Road
Bell Road
Bell Road
“Connector”
Crooked Road
Brink Meyer Road
Lakeview Road and
Riss Lake Drive
Jones-Meyer Road
National Drive
9 Highway / East
Street / 1st Street
Downtown Parkville
Mobility Hub
Transit-Supportive
Development
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
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3.12
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3.15
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3.2
3.7
Main St. / East St.
Railroad Crossing
3.1
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9 Highway
9 Highway is generally a two-lane major arterial that
serves as the “Main Street” of the community and a key
gateway to downtown Parkville.
9
45
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9
9
A
Park University
Riverside
Downtown
Parkville
Riss Lake
English Landing Park
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B 45
Figure 4.26 Highway 9 Strategic Opportunities
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.0
• Advance the Route 9 Corridor Study (2016)
including an improved two-lane roadway
section with multimodal accommodations
and stormwater infrastructure from
Highway 45 to East Street/1st Street.
• Consider additional travel lanes from East
Street/1st Street to the existing four-lane
roadway section near the eastern city
limits.
• Coordinate with MoDOT, Mid-America
Regional Council, Platte County, City
of Riverside, and Park University as
appropriate to implement improvements.
Future Transit Line / Stops
Southern Platte Pass Trail
Multi-Modal Accomodations /
Stormwater Infrastructure
Consider Additional Travel Lanes
Legend
B
A
Alternate Transit RoutesA/B
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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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Riss Lake
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future trail
Figure 4.27 45 Highway Strategic Opportunities
45 Highway
Southern Platte Pass Trail
Potential Future Trails
Future Roadway Realignment
Legend
45 Highway
45 Highway is an east-west expressway that experienced
significant capacity expansion from a two-lane roadway
section to a four-lane roadway section. Major corridor
and intersection improvements along Highway 45
occurred from Highway 9 to Hampton Road/Union
Chapel Road in 2012 and from Union Chapel Road to
I-435 in 2017.
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.1
• Advance the Highway 45 Corridor Plan (2016)
including beautification efforts and amenities to
provide a cohesive corridor identity.
• Continue to balance the provision of efficient
access, provide connections to the Southern Platte
Pass Trail, preserve the natural and scenic character
of the area, and encourage quality development.
• Coordinate with MoDOT, Mid-America Regional
Council, and Platte County, as appropriate to
implement improvements.
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9
435
Downtown
FF
Parkville
Platte County
River Road
Explore potential bicycle
and pedestrian accomodations
Neighborhood
Connections
Planned
Brush Creek
Greenway
Potential
future trail
River Road (Route FF)
River Road / Mill Street is a two-lane, east-west minor
arterial that follows the Missouri River bluffs from
downtown Parkville, past I-435, and continues northwest
towards the City of Leavenworth and City of Weston.
Although not currently designated as a bicycle route,
River Road is commonly utilized by on-street bicyclists
due to its generally flat terrain and scenic character.
Explore the potential for safe bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations on River Road while providing context-
sensitive access to developing neighborhoods within
Parkville and Platte County.
River Road (FF)
Future Bike / Ped Accomodations
Neighborhood Connections
Potential Future Trails
Legend
Figure 4.28 River Road (FF) Strategic Opportunities Map
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.2
• Explore the potential for safe bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations on River Road while
providing context-sensitive access to developing
neighborhoods within Parkville and Platte County.
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Coffey Road
Coffey Road is a rural, two-lane roadway that connects
to Highway 9 at an unsignalized intersection near
the eastern city limits. While the corridor currently
provides limited connectivity to an industrial site and a
few residences, corridor right-of-way extends north to
Spinnaker Pointe within the Riss Lake neighborhood.
However, there is limited public support to fully connect
the Coffey Road corridor for vehicular traffic due to
concerns that the roadway would be used as a regional
bypass alternative to Highway 9.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
45
9
Klamm Road
Potential connection
between Klamm Road
and Coffey Road
Potential extension of
Spinnaker Pointe to
accomodate additional
housing development
Use ROW to create
greater trail loop
Coffey
Road
Industrial
Site
Housing
A
B
C
Figure 4.29 Coffey Road Strategic Opportunities Map
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.3
• Coordinate with Kansas City, Missouri to connect
the recently improved Klamm Road, which has an
existing signalized intersection at Highway 45, to
Coffey Road to create a new north-south collector.
• Extend Spinnaker Pointe southward from the Riss
Lake neighborhood to accommodate additional
residential development without creating a direct
vehicular connection to Highway 9.
• Utilize the available Coffey Road right-of-way
as a trail connection to create a greater tail loop
in eastern Parkville with connections to Park
University, downtown Parkville, and the Missouri
Riverfront.
A
B
C
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Bell Road
Bell Road is a two-lane, north-south collector roadway from
Highway 45 to Hamilton Road that lacks shoulders, multimodal
accommodations, and access control. The corridor provides key
connectivity to the Parkville Commons shopping district, civic
destinations, and diverse housing areas with the potential for
additional future development. In addition, many residents use
Bell Road and Lime Stone Road to access neighborhoods along
National Drive.
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Figure 4.30 Bell Road Strategic Opportunities Map
Bell Road Enhancements
Bell Road Extension
North of Downtown Area Plan
Legend
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.4
• Advocate for and implement a corridor study to
properly size the corridor, address sightline and
stormwater issues, and include shoulders, sidewalks,
and crosswalks to provide safe multimodal facilities.
• Explore the potential to extend improvements south
to enhance access to downtown Parkville.
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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Bell Road Connector
East-west connectivity through Parkville is generally
limited due to topography and jurisdictional
boundaries. A new road between Highway 9 and
Bell Road would provide an east-west connection to
help alleviate this issue. A high-level assessment of
potential alignments considered options between
three potential eastern termini (Platte County
Community Center South driveway, Lakeview Drive,
and Main Street) and three potential western termini
(Lime Stone Road, 60th Street, and 59th Terrace).
While multiple combinations could be further
evaluated, the analysis explored four potential
alignments for comparison. For planning purposes,
the Bell Road Connector was assumed to be a
residential collector with a design speed of 30 mph
and 8% maximum grades. High-level feasibility factors
in the analysis included connectivity, economic
development impact, environmental impact,
property impacts, and terrain. Terrain is a significant
challenge within area, particularly with two stream
channels between Highway 9 and Bell Road. For
example, the 60th Street terminus has an elevation
approximately 25 feet higher than the 59th Terrace
terminus. Therefore, alignments that connect to the
60th Street terminus would require extensive fill and
embankment, resulting in higher construction cost.
Embankment can be a critical issue and construction
of the Bell Road Connector would preferably be
paired with site development in order to provide a
cohesive strategy to address terrain, drainage, and
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.5
• Continue to evaluate the feasibility of this
new east-west connection and coordinate
with future development to preserve right-
of-way.
sight distance issues. However, while Alignment B and
Alignment C would represent higher-cost options due to
the western connection at 60th Street, they are generally
anticipated to have fewer environmental impacts and
property impacts. Overall, further study of Bell Road and
the Bell Road Connector is recommended to evaluate
the feasibility of this new east-west connection and
coordinate with future development to preserve right-
of-way. Additional alignments between the eastern and
western termini options could be evaluated beyond the
four potential alignments reviewed for this study.
Trail options could also be explored in coordination with
the Bell Road Connector concept. With the exception of
Alignment A, the potential alignments would require a
box culvert or similar structure for the stream corridor
to pass under the roadway. A north-south trail could
generally follow the stream corridor to cross the roadway
at-grade or below-grade via culvert “tunnel.” If feasibility
factors limit the ability to construct the Bell Road
Connector as a roadway for vehicular traffic, the corridor
could also be explored as a trail corridor to provide
bicycle and pedestrian connectivity while reducing
project costs.
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Bell Road Connector (cont.)
Figure 4.31 Potential Bell Road Connector Alignments
Feasibility Factor
Alignment A Alignment B Alignment C Alignment D
Community Center
to Lime Stone Road
60th Street to
Lakeview Drive
60th Street to
Main Street
59th Terrace to
Main Street
Connectivity
Lime Stone Road pro-
vides a continuation of
east-west connectivity,
but the alignment
is located in close
proximity to other
east-west corridors
such as 63rd Street.
The signalized inter-
section at Lakeview
Drive could be
improved to a four-leg
intersection. The align-
ment is located near
the mid-point between
Highway 45 and down-
town Parkville.
The skewed intersec-
tion at Main Street
could be improved
to a roundabout. The
alignment is located
near the mid-point be-
tween Highway 45 and
downtown Parkville.
The skewed intersec-
tion at Main Street
could be improved
to a roundabout. The
alignment is roughly
located near the mid-
point between High-
way 45 and downtown
Parkville.
Economic
Development
Impact
The area is generally
already developed
due to proximity to the
Parkville Commons
Shopping Center and
recreational destina-
tions.
The area has some
potential for develop-
ment near the Lakev-
iew Drive intersection,
but feasibility may be
limited due to terrain.
The area has
low potential for
development due to
complexity associated
with the Main Street in-
tersection, terrain, and
a nearby cemetery.
The area has
low potential for
development due to
complexity associated
with the Main Street in-
tersection, terrain, and
a nearby cemetery.
Environmental
Impact
Due to the eastern ter-
minus, the alignment
is in close proximity to
a detention area.
The alignment
generally provides a
buffer from the stream
corridor.
The alignment
generally provides a
buffer from the stream
corridor.
Due to the western ter-
minus, the alignment
is in close proximity to
a stream.
Property Impacts
Major property im-
pacts are anticipated,
particularly the Com-
munity Center and the
Athletic Complex.
Moderate property
impacts are antici-
pated to residential
and commercial
properties.
Moderate property
impacts are antici-
pated to residential
and commercial
properties.
Minor property
impacts are antici-
pated to residential
properties.
Terrain
A stream crossing
could be avoided and
there are fewer terrain
challenges. Therefore,
the alignment is likely
a lower cost.
Steep slopes and
terrain would require
significant embank-
ment. Therefore, the
alignment is likely a
higher cost.
Steep slopes and
terrain would require
significant embank-
ment. Therefore, the
alignment is likely a
higher cost.
Moderate slopes and
terrain would require
some embankment.
Therefore, the
alignment is likely a
moderate cost.
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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Crooked Road
Crooked Road is a two-lane, north-south minor arterial that
provides connectivity through Parkville and Platte County. The
offset alignment of Crooked Road at Highway 45 creates an
atypical intersection. Similar to other locations along Highway
45, a roundabout could be a potential option for the realigned
Crooked Road intersection.
Explore Crooked
Road Realignment
Parkville
Platte County
Figure 4.32 Crooked Road Strategic Opportunities Map
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.6
• Realign Crooked Road at Highway 45 to eliminate
offset access and provide additional opportunity for
economic development.
• Ensure access management, provide bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, and address stormwater
management as segments of Crooked Road are
improved.
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Brink Meyer Road
Brink Meyer Road is a north-south minor arterial extending from
Highway 45 to the recent Creekside Development. In coordination
with development, Brink Meyer Road has been improved to a
two-lane urban section (with left-turn turn lanes as needed) and a
shared-use path on one side of the roadway.
River Road
Creekside
Development
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45
Parkville
Platte County
Planned
Brush Creek
Greenway
Explore potential
bicycle and pedestrian
accomodations
Brink Meyer Road
Figure 4.33 Brink Meyer Road Strategic
Opportunities Map
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.7
• Continue to develop Brink Meyer Road in a manner
that is consistent with the needs of surrounding
land use as well as multimodal expectations of the
community.
• Explore the extension of Brink Meyer Road to
River Road in order to enhance north-south
connectivity. Factors such as topography, right-of-
way preservation, proximity to I-435, and proximity
to Brush Creek will need to be considered when
assessing the feasibility of extending Brink Meyer
Road.
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Jones-Meyer Road
Jones-Meyer Road is a rural, two-lane minor
arterial from I-435 (terminus of Highway 152) to
Highway 45.
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Figure 4.34 Jones Meyer Road Strategic Opportunities Map
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.8
• In coordination with long-term development,
advocate for right-of-way preservation and
improvements to Jones-Meyer Road to handle
increased traffic volume and multimodal
accommodations.
• Coordinate with other jurisdictions including
MoDOT, KDOT, Mid-America Regional Council,
Platte County, Leavenworth County, and the
City of Leavenworth to remain involved with any
discussions regarding a potential new bi-state
Missouri River crossing that may impact corridors
such as Jones-Meyer Road.
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Lakeview Road and Riss Lake Drive
Riss Lake Drive and Lakeview Drive form a two-lane collector
network within the Riss Lake neighborhood. While the corridor
generally has sidewalk on one side of the roadway, multimodal
accommodations could be further enhanced. Multimodal
accommodations may also serve as traffic calming techniques to
control vehicular speed within the neighborhood.
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STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.9
• Explore the potential to integrate an appropriate
bicycle facility within the existing ROW (on-street bike
lanes or off-street shared use path) and recommend
further study to determine best solution and priority.
• Continue to provide highly-visible, safe pedestrian
crossings.
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National Drive
National Drive is a two-lane, north-south collector that generally
serves The National Golf Club neighborhood. While the corridor
generally has sidewalks on at least one side of the roadway,
multimodal accommodations could be further enhanced.
Multimodal accommodations may also serve as traffic calming
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STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.10
• Explore the potential to add on-street bicycle
facilities that consider residential on-street parking
needs.
• Address sidewalk gaps, particularly leading to
Highway 45 and the Southern Platte Pass Trail, and
continue to provide highly-visible, safe pedestrian
crossings.
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Highway 9 / East Street / 1st Street Intersection
The “triangle” intersection at downtown Parkville consisting
of Highway 9, East Street, and 1st Street has been assessed in
previous studies including the Parkville Regional Multimodal
Access and Livable Community Study (2013), Vision Downtown
Parkville (2014), and Route 9 Corridor Study (2016). Previous
intersection improvement concepts have recommended a
roundabout or a traffic signal at the East Street and 1st Street
intersection with a sweeping right-turn lane to continue along
Highway 9.
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STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.11
• Improve the intersection to increase capacity, reduce
congestion, and provide safe pedestrian crossings.
Improvements could also serve as an enhanced
gateway to downtown Parkville and a catalyst for
redevelopment.
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Railroad Crossing at Main Street / East Street
The BNSF Railway corridor, which generally travels parallel to
Highway 9 and River Road, was an important contributor to the
growth of historic Parkville. However, the rail corridor also creates
a barrier between downtown Parkville to the north and popular
destinations including English Landing Park, Platte Landing Park,
and English Landing Shopping Center to the south. An estimated
32 trains travel the railroad corridor daily at speeds up to 60 mph.
The at-grade rail crossings at Main Street and East Street have
been assessed in previous studies including Vision Downtown
Parkville (2014) and the Route 9 Corridor Study (2016). To enhance
pedestrian access across the railroad, previous concepts have
recommended at-grade connections through a new intersection at
1st Street and improvements to the pedestrian experience near the
rail crossings. A Quiet Zone has also been explored in the past, but
improvements would need to balance the safety of all users in the
downtown area. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.12
• Continue to study the implementation of railroad
crossing enhancements that could include at-grade
connections through a new intersection at 1st Street
and/or the implementation of a quiet zone.
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Downtown Parkville Mobility Hub
Although Parkville is not currently served by
transit, the regional SmartMoves 3.0 Regional
Transit Vision identified downtown Parkville as
a potential long-term mobility hub with a transit
route connecting Boardwalk Square Metro Center
(located near I-29 and Highway 152) to Parkville
via Highway 9. A mobility hub is a physical location
that acts as a converging point for different types
of transportation and allows for easy transfer
between modes. Mobility hubs can also serve as
economic development catalysts by increasing
access to employment, shopping, and housing.
Integrate walkability and other transit-supportive
development features into the downtown Parkville
area to support a future mobility hub.
Transit-Supportive Development at
Activity Centers
In addition to a future mobility hub in downtown
Parkville, other activity centers such as Parkville
Commons or the Creekside Development could
be served by transit in the future. Traditional fixed
route transit may also not always be the primary
solution to providing public transportation within
Parkville.
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.13
• Coordinate with regional partners
including the Mid-America Regional
Council and KCATA to advocate for future
transit service.
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.14
• Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure within a half-mile of
key activity centers to create transit-
supportive nodes.
• Explore other mobility strategies such
as micro transit and first/last-mile
connections to increase transit access.