Davids Secures Millions to Fix Dangerous Roads, Speed Up Emergency Response Across Johnson County

Image November 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced multiple federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fix dangerous intersections, eliminate hazardous train crossings, and make local roads safer across Johnson County. Davids was the only member of the Kansas congressional delegation to vote for the bipartisan infrastructure law that made these safety grants possible. “Every time a parent drives their kids to school or a neighbor heads to work, they should feel confident they’ll get home safely,” said Davids . “And we’ve all seen the dangerous intersections and train delays that slow down ambulances and put lives at risk in our communities. I worked to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law so we could bring our tax dollars back home to fix these exact problems. These projects will save lives, cut down traffic, and keep Kansas families safe.” The total $33,341,466 comes through the DOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) and Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant programs. These programs, created by the bipartisan infrastructure law, focus on fixing dangerous crash zones and making sure emergency vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances can move through town without delays. The funding will support specific projects across Johnson County: City of Spring Hill : $29,976,080 (RCE) and $2,805,386 (SS4A) Eliminating an at-grade rail crossing to decrease emergency response times, removing vehicle-train conflict points, and enhancing freight movement. Implementing safety improvements along the 215 th Street and South Street Corridor from Webster Road to U.S. 169 Highway, including intersection reconfiguration, new sidewalk construction, and high-visibility pedestrian crossings. City of De Soto : $240,000 (SS4A) Developing a comprehensive, citywide Safety Action Plan to curb serious and fatal crashes. As De Soto continues to grow, the city will analyze traffic patterns, forecast future land use, and engage with community members to build a prioritized list of road safety projects — focusing especially on high-risk areas where rural roads transition into busier, high-volume corridors. City of Leawood : $320,000 (SS4A) Delivering a detailed road safety audit and corridor study along 3.75 miles of Lee Boulevard. City planners will evaluate existing road conditions, analyze recent crash data, and design implementation-ready upgrades — such as targeted safety countermeasures and alternative traffic designs — to prevent future serious and fatal accidents. The bipartisan infrastructure law, which has been called the most fiscally responsible infrastructure bill in the last decade by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is funded through a combination of new revenues and existing savings. To date, more than $3.2 billion has been invested in Kansas through the bipartisan infrastructure law — from expanding statewide rural broadband access, lead pipe replacements in Olathe, safety initiatives in KCK, and long-overdue upgrades to K-68 in Miami County. Issues : Transportation & Infrastructure