In September of 2007 the Task Force organized a bi-state traffic enforcement event. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the KU Medical Center Police Department focused efforts in the 39th and State Line Road area. Warnings, citations, and information were issued to all road users - motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Combined Jackson/KU Med Statistics

Citations issued: 144
Warnings given: 178

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Statistics

Citations: 131
Motorists: 121
Bicyclists: 8
Pedestrians: 2

Warnings: 169
Motorists: 135
Bicyclists: 12
Pedestrians: 22

Motorist infractions included failing to signal and failing to stop.  Bicyclists were most often ticketed for failing to signal and not obeying stop signs.  Pedestrian violations included failure to obey “do not walk” signals.