Public asked to give input on transportation needs in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF-7) Committee asks for public input regarding transportation needs within the Cape Girardeau city limits.

The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a 0.5% (one half-cent per dollar spent) sales tax dedicated solely for transportation-related improvements in the city.

Renewal of the tax, along with a list of projects to be completed if the renewal is approved, is placed on the ballot every five years.

The TTF-7 Committee is responsible for developing a list of projects for consideration by the city council.

The transportation trust fund is funding provided to the city of cape to be used only for transportation improvements in cape Girardeau. Ryan Shrimplin is the Cape Girardeau City Planner. He says this funding comes from a five-year sales tax program and taxpayers are encouraged to put forth their ideas and needs for transportation improvements in Cape Girardeau.

The transportation trust fund is funding provided to the City of Cape to be used only for transportation improvements in Cape Girardeau. Ryan Shrimplin is the Cape Girardeau city planner. He says this funding comes from a five-year sales tax program and taxpayers are encouraged to put forth their ideas and needs for transportation improvements in Cape Girardeau.

“It is taken to the voters every five years and every time that happens the city has a program of projects that are proposed to be completed if the tax is approved.” 

So the city is asking the public what they think needs done when it comes to transportation in Cape Girardeau. Shrimplin says they are open to hearing about anything needed. Whether it be a new sidewalk added, roadways that need fixed or even public transit needs can be voiced. He shares how you can make your opinion heard. 

The public may submit transportation needs/project ideas by filling out the online survey at cityofcape.org/TTF by August 30 or by attending one of two open houses on August 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Osage Centre located at 1625 N. Kingshighway or Shawnee Park Center at 835 S. West End Boulevard.