Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with medium priority
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.
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.