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Walker, MO · Traffic & Transit
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Groundbreaking kicks off improvements to southwest I-44
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Joplin expands Sunshine Lamp trolley routes by nearly 50%
JOPLIN, Mo. — The very people who use Joplin’s “Sunshine Lamp Trolley” are being asked to help design the program’s future. Thursday morning, city staff unveiled proposed expansions to trolley routes in the city. Two meetings were held for the public to weigh in on those porposals.
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Westbound Rt. 13 traffic impacted by HAZMAT crash response
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Joplin Citizens Invited to Participate in Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Survey
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is excited to announce the kickoff for updating the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, including the launch of an online community survey. JATSO is the transportation planning agency for the Joplin metropolitan area, as designated by the federal government, and its goal is to...
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I-49 southbound shut down due to vehicle crash
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — I-49 southbound is completely closed after a Neosho Special Road District dump truck flips. The crash happened near the V Highway exit shortly after 8:00 a.m. An eyewitness told us she saw the truck driving normally in front of her, but then it suddenly struck...
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Streetcar volunteers plan to dissolve their non-profit, but they’ll see to it that the streetcar still runs
The Webb City Council agreed on Monday to accept the balance of funds left over when the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Association dissolves. James Dawson, president of the association and a 4th Ward council member, announced that the non-profit association is in the process of dissolving. He estimated there will be $13,000 left in the account, which can legally be donated to the city.
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MO: Joplin's trolley service needs to add more routes, more stops, council members told
Joplin’s trolley service needs to expand because of increasing passenger loads and the need for more destinations, the city’s transportation coordinator told the City Council on Monday night. “Our system is struggling for the citizens and for our drivers, and we need to be able to respond to...
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Drivers are urged to pay attention as students return to school
The first day of school in area districts is just over a week away, and that means that drivers will need to pay closer attention, especially near school buildings. Lt. Steve Schwind with the Springfield Police Department reminds drivers that there are laws they must adhere to when they’re following a school bus.
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Transit Division Seeks Community Feedback on Potential Trolley Route Expansion
The City of Joplin is seeking to improve its fixed-route bus service for riders of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley. The City’s Transit Division is considering an expansion of the Trolley routes and will be hosting two public meetings to get feedback from the community. The purpose of the proposed route changes would be to shorten the ride times between some of the most high-demand destinations, improving the overall efficiency of the service for our riders.
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Glendale Road closure begins Monday near Shoal Creek
JOPLIN, Mo. — A road running beneath I-44 near Shoal Creek will be closed this week due to repairs. Glendale Road will be closed beginning Monday to allow crews to repair guardrails along the side facing toward Shoal Creek. Drivers will be able to use the road before 7:30...