Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita transit center application
Although plans have changed, an application by the City of Wichita holds interesting observations and claims.
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Updated: National transit database
An interactive visualization of data over time from the National Transit Database. Now with data through 2017.
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Updated: Economic indicators in the states
After a trend of decline, coincident and leading economic indicators for Kansas are improving.
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Wichita jobs and employment, May 2019
For the Wichita metropolitan area in May 2019, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is unchanged, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows declines in labor force and jobs from April.
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From Pachyderm: Mike Kuckelman, Kansas GOP Chair
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Mike Kuckelman, who is chair of the Kansas Republican Party. This audio presentation was recorded on June 28, 2019.
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The Wichita transit center application
The City of Wichita has made an application to the federal government for funding for a new transit center.
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Wichita population, according to Mayor Longwell
It is unfortunate that Wichita city and metro populations are falling. It is unimaginable that our city’s top leader is not aware of the latest population trends.
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Kansas personal income
For the first quarter of 2019, the rate of personal income growth in Kansas was less than the national rate, although better than the Plains states.
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Wichita airport hotel ownership unclear
The Wichita City Council plans to use the consent agenda to vote on an item containing confusing language.


