Kansas City’s Smart City Program Richard C. Jarrold KCATA, VP Regional Planning & Development Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Smart City Concept Basic Principles Build from Existing Projects / Activities Prospect MAX “Smart BRT Corridor” Existing “Smart City” Program & Partners Increase Access to Opportunity Expandability Regionally (bi-state)
Three Pillars of Kansas City’s Smart City Plan
Develop Around Transit Spine Prospect Corridor Develop Around Transit Spine Multi-Functional Mobility Center Connectivity: Physical (Multi- modal Transit) & Digital Enhance Safety & Security Support / Spur Development Beyond Traditional Transit Improvements for Persons with Disabilities New Options (e.g. EV shuttles, On-Demand)
Going Forward Continue Smart City Program City/Transit Partnership “Innovations” Team Incorporate in BRT Smart Kiosks, Beyond Transit, Digital “Connectivity”, Enhanced Safety Elements Review EV/CV Options Community Priorities
Kansas City’s Smart City Program Dick Jarrold Vice President, Regional Planning & Development Kansas City Area Transportation Authority DJarrold@kcata.org