Strengthening Transportation Alternatives for the Region (STAR) Plan
A more walkable, bikeable, connected region starts here. Welcome to the STAR Plan.
What if walking, biking, and rolling between communities was easier, safer, and more connected? That’s the focus of the WAMPO Strengthening Transportation Alternatives for the Region (STAR) Plan. This effort will improve regional active transportation by evaluating existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, identifying opportunities to improve connectivity between communities, and updating a regional map.
Share your ideas to help shape the future of our region.
Are there locations where you have walking, biking, or rolling ideas or concerns? Show us on the map below.
Map Instructions
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Zoom to your area of interest or use the + and - buttons in the top left corner.
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Click “Add Concern” or “Add Idea”
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Click on the map to place your pin.
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Type your comment.
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Click “Create” to finish.
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Repeat to add more comments.
Engagement
Project Launch
A community survey and interactive map are now available, and public engagement is underway.
Fall 2026 Open Houses
The project team hosted six (6) open house events across the WAMPO region, September 28 - October 1, 2026.
Have Ideas?
Have an idea for improving active transportation opportunities, connections, or coordination in the region? We’d love to hear from you!
Ideas, feedback, and updates are invited to be shared with the project team at wampo@wampo.org.
Fall 2026 Open Houses
The STAR Plan hosted a series of in-person public workshops in Fall 2026. Open house events were held in Bel Aire (Sept. 28, 4:30–6:30 PM, Bel Aire City Hall), Goddard (Sept. 29, 4:30–6:30 PM, Pathway Church Goddard), Maize (Sept. 30, 4:30–6:30 PM, Maize Community Building), Wichita (Oct. 1, 10:00–11:30 AM, Bike Walk Wichita), and Derby (Oct. 1, 4:30–6:30 PM, Derby Public Library). A virtual open house was also held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 12:00 PM.
Open house presentation materials are available below.
Open House Display Boards
The Fall 2026 STAR Plan open house events provided an opportunity to learn about the STAR Plan, share feedback and ideas, and engage with the project team. Display boards are available below.
Virtual Open House
Recording available at:
https://bit.ly/Fall2026-STAR-Plan-Virtual-Open-House
The STAR Plan virtual open house included a presentation about the project. The recording is uploaded below as an on-demand presentation option.
Project Background
WAMPO has identified active transportation as a priority in response to growing community interest in nonmotorized transportation, sustainability goals, and safety concerns, with a focus on prioritizing connectivity between the communities in the WAMPO region. On June 9, 2026, the Transportation Policy Body approved a contract between WAMPO and RDG Planning & Design for the development of a regional active transportation plan. This project will be carried out with the support of WAMPO member jurisdictions, residents, and an Active Transportation Advisory Group (ATAG).
Project highlights include:
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Development of an Active Transportation Advisory Group
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Updated bicycle maps for the region and individual communities
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10 catalyst site plans that encourage social gathering and economic interests
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Multiple public engagement opportunities
Please check back here for more information about the WAMPO regional active transportation plan, the STAR Plan. Please direct any questions to wampo@wampo.org.
