Community Advisory Committee – Aug. 28, 2024: Active Transportation Plan Update


DATE: August 28, 2024

TO: PPACG Community Advisory Committee

FROM: Jason O’Brien, Sr Transportation Planner

SUBJECT: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only


SUMMARY

Work began on the Active Transportation Plan in fall of 2023. The project team led by Olsson has completed a review of member plans, data collection, an extensive stakeholder process and early public process, and draft priority corridors. More recently, a draft Active Transportation Plan document was released for public review.

The project team has worked closely with CAC and TAC as well as other member government staff and community stakeholders throughout the development of the Plan.

The project team is now seeking any comments from the CAC on the draft Plan ahead of a request for formal recommendation for adoption in September.

PROPOSED MOTION

None

REQUEST

Review and comment.

Attachment(S)

  1. Draft Active Transportation Plan
  2. Appendix 1: Reviewed Plans Maps
  3. Appendix 2: Public Engagement
  4. Appendix 3: Demand Index & Corridor Sheet Maps

STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

☐ Advocacy: Serve as an effective advocacy voice for common ground issues.

☐ Information Sharing: Serve as a significant resource for PPACG members to collect and share information with regional partners.

☐ Aging: Expand and extend senior access, awareness, education, and connectivity to support age-friendly communities and empower individual seniors.

☒ Transportation: Maintain and improve a coordinated, validated plan for transportation needs across the PPACG region.

☒ Program Excellence: Continue to excel in the key fundamental areas of PPACG:  Military support, Environmental programs, Transportation, Area Agency on Aging, and regional communication and collaboration.