Councilmember Eric Bunch presented an ordinance amending Chapter 70 to revise Section 70-39, giving the Director of Public Works clearer authority and standards for closing streets on high-frequency bus corridors. The proposal establishes communication and notification requirements, including a 30-day notice for planned closures where possible, coordinated rerouting with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and applicant responsibility for signage and public notification when closures affect transit routes. Although this is primarily a policy change, implementing standardized processes and communication around street closures may lead to needs for tools such as permit management systems, notification platforms, data sharing with KCATA, and signage/wayfinding solutions. Vendors in transportation technology, public notification systems, and traffic control/signage can monitor adoption of the ordinance and engage Public Works and KCATA on how they plan to operationalize the new standards and whether new software or services will be procured to support them.

Establishes 30-day notification goal for planned closures, emergency exceptions, and applicant respo...