HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IV - Staff Report PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT NOVEMBER 5,2019
ITEM IV: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Community Development Department
Actions Requested:
The Community Development Department is requesting approval of the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan update,which describes the future goals and objectives for alternative
transportation options including bike routes and pedestrian access improvements.
ANALYSIS
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update was developed in partnership with city staff and
East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission with the intention to provide updated
information on current planning goals for the bicycle and pedestrian transportation network. The
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee oversaw the update process and recommended that
Plan Commission and Common Council adopt the plan update at their October 171h, 2019 meeting.
The Master Plan will help in planning and implementing the future transportation network in the
area.
The plan includes:
A. Existing Conditions
B. Vision and Goals based on the six E's
C. Best Facilities Practice Guidelines
D. Route Recommendations
The appendices includes a variety of maps displaying the existing routes, recommended routes,
route usage counts and crashes. The recommended routes are consistent with the Winnebago
County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee facilitated
implementation of the 2011 master plan,which has resulted in the addition of over 45 miles of
routes and off-street trail facilities. The committee hopes to continue implementation using the new
strategies found in the updated plan.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update as requested.
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