Kansas Department of Transportation

08/12/2026

School is back in session for much of the state! And KDOT wants to remind drivers that in active school zones using handheld mobile devices is prohibited.
Help keep Kansas Kids safe! Ditch the distractions!
https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6583/15

08/11/2026

School is back in session tomorrow, and so is school zone enforcement.

Drivers: Be alert and do your part to keep our kids safe. SLOW DOWN / PHONE DOWN / PAY ATTENTION AT CROSSWALKS

Parents: Talk to your kids about pedestrian safety, including following crossing guards' directions and exercising caution at crosswalks. Also keeping horseplay at a minimum near roadways.

Lastly, remember pickup lines are going to be backed up the first week while everyone gets used to the process. DEEP BREATHS, BE KIND!!

08/06/2026

School is starting up! Kansas law requires drivers to stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, unless you’re on a road with lanes separated by a median.

08/04/2026

As students gear up to return to class later this month, here's a key reminder:
Stop means stop. Check out these helpful reminders when sharing the road with school buses and help keep kids safe all year long.

08/04/2026

Kansas moved up to the highest category on the 2026 Safe Routes to School State Report Card!
This report card scores states across the nation on their level of support for walking, biking and rolling to school in various categories. Learn more at: https://saferoutespartnership.org/report-card/kansas-report-card-for-2026
We have been working hard to transform and build excitement across the state for our Safe Routes to School program since the passage of the Kansas Active Transportation Plan in 2023 and as the state report card indicates, Kansas is Building Speed!
To learn more about the Kansas Safe Routes to School program, visit: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/

08/03/2026

BIG NEWS KANSAS!
The Fall 2026 Cost Share Applications will be opening on August 17! This program provides financial assistance to local entities for construction projects that improve safety and help improve the transportation system.
Full story and details:
https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6547/15

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Not only are bridge strikes dangerous, they also lead to structural damage and possible road closures, which can impact motorists and emergency responders.
Don't reply on travel apps, know your route and

07/30/2026

As of July 1, per House Substitute for Senate Bill 366, it is illegal to manually hold a mobile telephone and use it while operating a motor vehicle in a school or road construction zone at a time when a reduced speed limit is enforced.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/UwpSM1W

07/30/2026

Kansas’s first School Zone Design Guide is here!

Developed in collaboration with KDOT's Multimodal and Traffic Engineering Bureaus and Toole Design, this new resource will help transportation professionals, school districts, local governments, and community advocates improve safety within the school zone and in the broader school area.

The Guide aligns with MUTCD standards while incorporating Safe Routes to School best practices. It includes guidance on signage, safety treatments, and practical tools to support safer school access for Kansas students.

Here’s to safer school zones! Check out the Guide here: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/resources-and-education