The City of Bolivar Community Development Department is seeking community feedback on
local transportation through a new survey.
The survey, which was developed in partnership with the Southwest Missouri Council of
Governments, will be open to the public through Thursday, Sept. 8.
Participants can visit smcog.org/bolivartransportationsurvey to find the survey online.
It features questions and seeks comments on several topics connected to the city’s
transportation system, including streets, sidewalks and trails. Through the survey, staff will work
to complete a transportation plan for the city.
City of Bolivar Community Development Supervisor Kyle Lee said the survey’s benefits for the
City of Bolivar and the community are multifaceted.
“The work of creating a transportation plan is important for future development planning, as well
as for improvements of existing infrastructure,” he said.
Lee said the survey will guide department leaders not only today, but also as they make plans
for the future.
“The information will help us immensely in both short term and long term planning,” he said.
The survey could also help open doors for additional funding in the future, Lee said. A
transportation plan is a significant element to have when applying for grant funding.
“Direct feedback from the citizens of the community is an essential part of a grant application
process,” Lee said.
The department has added extra incentive for community members to take the survey. Each
person who completes the form will be entered in weekly drawings for prizes from local
businesses.
“The City of Bolivar is thankful for the donations from many local businesses that also know the
importance of effective transportation infrastructure,” Lee said.
For more information about the City of Bolivar’s Community Development Department, visit the
city’s website at bolivar.mo.us and the City of Bolivar MO, Community Development Facebook
page.
