Archive for the ‘News’
Statement from City Manager Norton Bonaparte
It is not lost upon this City administration the importance of using these funds wisely and judiciously.
Campaign to save city streets
The construction and pot holes on Topeka streets aren't only affecting cars, trucks and buses. Martha Pohl, a resident here, had her wheel chair get stuck in a pot hole.
Groups join together to urge sales tax increase
Construction is something you may want to be seeing more of around the Topeka area.
Streets need repair
The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas United Labor Union joined forces Wednesday to announce their mutual support for the half cent sales tax increase to "Fix our City Streets."
“Vote Yes” Group Holds Conference on City Street
The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce and union leaders joined together Wednesday, voicing support for a sales tax question.
Chamber, labor group back tax
The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce and the "Kansas United" group of labor unions revealed today they’re teaming up to support passage of a citywide half-cent sales tax.
Repairs Necessary All Over Town
Below are just a few examples of the repairs that the city badly needs.
Click on each of the thumbnails below to see a side by side image of a Topeka street in need of repair, and how it would look after the repairs are completed.
Rough Roads
Potholes are popping up all over Topeka as winter makes way for spring. They can cause damage to vehicles and frustration to motorists. A recent study by an engineering firm revealed about 75% of Topeka's 680 miles of streets analyzed had a received an "unacceptable" rating.
City Revenues - why do we need to invest?
The City needs to invest in infrastructure development - we cannot do it with current revenues!
Late money will pave way to street repairs
County to get $3.3M in overdue fuel tax revenue from state.
