TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES City to examine connectivity in transportation infrastructure
EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE The Active Transportation Plan will connect all active transportation elements to create more accessibility and usability. Richardson’s infrastructure includes: 87 miles of hard surface trails 6 miles of soft surface trails 22 + miles of bike lanes SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
issues and needs. Residents can share their opinions via an online survey, surveys distributed at public facilities or stakeholder interviews. In addi- tion, the city plans to hold an open house and set up information booths at public facilities and events. The city’s goal is to have a nal plan adopted by council in early 2023. Next steps include beginning a needs assessment, holding the rst committee meeting in late February and building a project website. The city also hopes to launch the commu- nity survey in March and hold open houses and stakeholder meetings over the next few months. Mayor Paul Voelker said he hopes adding options beyond automobiles will help economic growth in areas such as The IQ. “I really appreciate the multimodal approach that this study is going to take,” Voelker said. “There is no one
BY JACKSON KING
The city of Richardson has begun the process of assessing its transpor- tation infrastructure. Previously known as the Bicycle Facilities and Trailways Plan, the initial steps for the Active Transpor- tation Plan were presented at a City Council meeting Feb. 7. “This program is designed to create a visionary plan that connects all active transportation elements to create a [city] that is more accessible and usable by all ages and abilities in Richardson,” said Jessica Schutt, mobility and special projects man- ager for the city. The plan integrates multiple forms of transportation, including pedes- trian and bike pathways as well as access to transit and micro-mobility, such as scooters and e-bikes. As part of the project, the city will seek public input on potential
The city of Richardson is in the process of assessing its transportation infrastructure. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
from using them. Recent city studies and community feedback emphasize a need for better integration and connectivity of the full transportation network, accord- ing to Schutt. The project is led through the transportation and mobility depart- ment in collaboration with the parks and recreation department and development services.
approach that is going to help any particular broad organization group. Multimodal is the answer in achiev- ing that. I want to have access to that as a local company, especially one that’s in The IQ, which I believe will become a showcase for transit-ori- ented development.” Schutt said the city’s infrastruc- ture is maintained well, but many facilities prohibit all ages and abilities
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