Massachusetts Street Multimodal Improvements - 14th Street to 23rd Street

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Project Overview

The Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements Study seeks to develop new multimodal infrastructure along Massachusetts St. from 14th St. to 23rd St. Multimodal refers to all types of modes or transportation - including walking, biking, driving, or riding transit.

These improvements will be implemented through engagement with stakeholders and engineering analyses with an emphasis on safety.


Past Community Engagement Events

Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – March 31, 2026 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to a final open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on March 31 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

Open House Materials:

  • Project Basis: An exhibit showing completion of bike route connectivity and auto crash history to review the basis for the project - Project Background (PDF)
  • Solid Waste: There is a solid waste route exhibit over five boards showing residents that their waste can be picked up from behind the curb along their property frontage - Solid Waste Plan (PDF)
  • Construction Phasing: A draft construction phasing plan shows the current plan for construction of 1) stormwater, then 2) the east side of the road and sidewalk, then 3) the west side of the road and sidewalk, then 4) 19th and Mass underground improvements, 5) 19th and Mass above ground improvements, and 6/7) mill and overlay of the travel lanes - Construction Phasing (PDF)
  • Strip Map: A strip map to show the completed project - Construction Map (PDF)

Open House Feedback:


Community Presentation – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – May 22, 2024 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to a Community Presentation for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on May 22 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

City staff presented the preferred alternative concept design and design report developed with input from the community, traffic analysis, guidelines from the master plans, and Commission Input.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – March 27, 2024 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to another open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on March 27 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

The final draft concept design report and preferred concept design were presented to inform the community. The report and preferred design were formed with a combination of traffic engineering study and community input. The report and preferred design will be reviewed by the Multi-Modal Transportation Commission for recommendation and City Commission for approval. Part of the approval will be to recommend the project for application in the 2024 KDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant for construction funding.


Mass St. Multimodal Improvements Online Comment Form #2 [CLOSED] - February 7, 2024

The online comment form was live from Feb. 7 to Feb. 16 and is now closed. The intent of the second comment form was to gather the pros and cons of the three concept design options from the community.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – February 7, 2024 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The City of Lawrence was thrilled to host our second open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on February 7, 2024 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS. Our team was able to speak with over 43 participants during this time.


Mass St. Multimodal Improvements Online Survey [CLOSED] - October 25 - November 8

The online survey for the project was available from October 25 through November 8 and is now closed. The survey was intended to gather information on community values, preferences, and vision as it related to the projects.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – October 25, 2023 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to an open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on October 25 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS. Over 72 attendees came to the event to add their comments and feedback.


Project Overview

The Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements Study seeks to develop new multimodal infrastructure along Massachusetts St. from 14th St. to 23rd St. Multimodal refers to all types of modes or transportation - including walking, biking, driving, or riding transit.

These improvements will be implemented through engagement with stakeholders and engineering analyses with an emphasis on safety.


Past Community Engagement Events

Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – March 31, 2026 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to a final open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on March 31 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

Open House Materials:

  • Project Basis: An exhibit showing completion of bike route connectivity and auto crash history to review the basis for the project - Project Background (PDF)
  • Solid Waste: There is a solid waste route exhibit over five boards showing residents that their waste can be picked up from behind the curb along their property frontage - Solid Waste Plan (PDF)
  • Construction Phasing: A draft construction phasing plan shows the current plan for construction of 1) stormwater, then 2) the east side of the road and sidewalk, then 3) the west side of the road and sidewalk, then 4) 19th and Mass underground improvements, 5) 19th and Mass above ground improvements, and 6/7) mill and overlay of the travel lanes - Construction Phasing (PDF)
  • Strip Map: A strip map to show the completed project - Construction Map (PDF)

Open House Feedback:


Community Presentation – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – May 22, 2024 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to a Community Presentation for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on May 22 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

City staff presented the preferred alternative concept design and design report developed with input from the community, traffic analysis, guidelines from the master plans, and Commission Input.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – March 27, 2024 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to another open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on March 27 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS.

The final draft concept design report and preferred concept design were presented to inform the community. The report and preferred design were formed with a combination of traffic engineering study and community input. The report and preferred design will be reviewed by the Multi-Modal Transportation Commission for recommendation and City Commission for approval. Part of the approval will be to recommend the project for application in the 2024 KDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant for construction funding.


Mass St. Multimodal Improvements Online Comment Form #2 [CLOSED] - February 7, 2024

The online comment form was live from Feb. 7 to Feb. 16 and is now closed. The intent of the second comment form was to gather the pros and cons of the three concept design options from the community.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – February 7, 2024 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The City of Lawrence was thrilled to host our second open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on February 7, 2024 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS. Our team was able to speak with over 43 participants during this time.


Mass St. Multimodal Improvements Online Survey [CLOSED] - October 25 - November 8

The online survey for the project was available from October 25 through November 8 and is now closed. The survey was intended to gather information on community values, preferences, and vision as it related to the projects.


Open House – Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (Library) – October 25, 2023 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Lawrence community was invited to an open house for the Massachusetts St. Multimodal Improvements project from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on October 25 at the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Library, 15th St. and Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS. Over 72 attendees came to the event to add their comments and feedback.


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