Motorist assistance program fiscal year 2026

Motorist Assistance Program – Fiscal Year 2026

The Kansas Department of Transportation received a Formula Grant award of $2,404,421 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on August 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds the Motorist Assistance Program, which provides direct assistance to stranded motorists across four Kansas metropolitan areas: Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Salina. The program supports emergency roadside assistance services designed to enhance highway safety and mobility for travelers experiencing vehicle breakdowns or other roadside emergencies.

Implementation of the program is carried out through sub-award agreements with the Kansas Highway Patrol (awarded August 5, 2025, and September 23, 2025), a state law enforcement agency with extensive experience in highway safety and motorist services. The Kansas Highway Patrol will operate the Motorist Assistance Program utilizing federal infrastructure funds to deploy personnel and resources for rapid response to stranded motorists, thereby reducing crash risks and improving overall transportation safety within the designated service areas. This collaborative approach between the state transportation department and highway patrol leverages existing infrastructure and safety capabilities to deliver efficient roadside assistance services across Kansas's major metropolitan regions.

Project description

Scope: assist stranded motorists location: kansas city, topeka, wichita and salina metro areas