Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Interstate Parkway/I-40 traffic study
The city hired CEC for a $596,470 study of the Interstate Parkway and I-40 interchange, including a possible extension to Harrison Avenue — groundwork for future growth and traffic flow.
Street paving equipment purchase
The streets department gets a new ASTEC/Carlson CP-85 asphalt paver, saving about $350,000 off a new-unit price; recent overlay work covered Draper, Margaret, Alis and Edwards areas.
Walkability audits and pedestrian improvements
The community development department is running monthly walk audits, prioritizing school zones and parks, to collect data on dangerous walking conditions. Commissioners flagged Wallace Avenue's missing sidewalks and heavy traffic as a serious hazard for kids walking to school.
City Walk Audit Program
The city is collecting a year of walkability data — starting June 10 at Jefferson School — to justify transportation grant applications and shape the fiscal 2027 capital improvement plan.
45th Street widening and Aydelotte parking lot
The city's 45th Street widening project is taking about 12 parking spaces from Lifestyle Plaza, and staff's answer is buying and rezoning a neighboring house lot for replacement parking. Neighbors feel their subdivision is bearing the brunt of the widening and want to know what alternatives were considered.