The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG; pronounced: sim-cog’) has partnered with Webster County to develop a Public Transit and Active Transportation Plan for the county and is seeking public input. The Plan will focus on opportunities to improve access to transportation in the county, particularly for individuals with disabilities, individuals with low income, and older adults. This planning effort is made possible by SMCOG’s recently awarded Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grant, funded by the Federal Transit Administration and administered by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC). The Plan will serve as a guiding document for the transportation decision-making process and future investments. The main purpose of the Plan is to develop a set of multimodal transportation improvements that address deficiencies and provide enhancements to Webster County’s transportation system. The planning process will ensure community input and involvement so that the final plan accurately reflects the needs and preferences of all residents.

 

The Webster County Public Transit and Active Transportation Plan is now open for public review and feedback. The comment period will run from April 8 to May 11, 2025.

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We encourage you all to share your thoughts on the proposed strategies and recommendations aimed at improving transportation options and promoting safer, more accessible public transit and active transportation throughout the county.

Your feedback is essential in shaping a transportation system that meets the needs of all community members. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your voice heard!

 

All comments and questions should be directed to Aishwarya Shrestha at (417) 836-6901 or by email at AishwaryaShrestha@MissouriState.edu.