Project Overview

The portion of Southwest Boulevard that spans from Broadway Boulevard to Grand Avenue and 19th Street has been identified as a candidate for a "road diet" based on High Injury Network crash data. This road diet would convert the roadway from 4 thru-lanes to 2 thru-lanes with a turn lane in the middle. The goal of these changes is to calm traffic and make it easier for drivers to navigate the corridor. The roadway redesign would eliminate passing lanes and dedicate a separated space for cyclists and micromobility users. By adding physical barriers and removing extra lanes, the redesign will also help discourage speeding and unnecessary passing, while improving overall safety for all users.

While this project focusses on the portion of Southwest Boulevard that goes through the Crossroads, Kansas City Public Works has other efforts to improve safety on other portions of Southwest Boulevard as well. Click here to learn about improvements on Southwest Boulevard between 25th Street to Broadway Boulevard.

Public Engagement

There will be a community engagement event on Thursday, July 10 2025. The event is at ArtsKC (106 Southwest Blvd.) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Stop by to learn more about the proposed project and give your feedback!

Recommended Options

Protected Mobility Lanes

• Physically separated from vehicle traffic and sidewalks, increasing safety and comfort for all roadway users Example: North KC on Armour Rd & Fayette St.

Painted Bump-Outs

• Striping on roadway which narrows the road, slowing turning vehicles, calming traffic, and improving visibility. They shorten crosswalks which reduces the time pedestrians are exposed to traffic. Example: Oak St & 17th St.

Parking

• Clearly marked on-street parking provides a buffer for bike lanes and narrows the street which support traffic calming. The recommendation proposes removing day of week parking restrictions, keeping only time of day limits. Example: Gillham Rd & E 37th St.

Crash Data