DATE: August 14, 2024
TO: PPACG Board of Directors
FROM: Jason O’Brien, Sr Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Active Transportation Plan
ACTION REQUESTED: Release for Public Comment
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 reviewed by PPACG staff, the Transportation Advisory Committee, and the Board of Directors, and all comments have been addressed, with no outstanding issues or concerns.
The project team has worked closely with TAC and CAC as well as other member government staff and community stakeholders throughout the development of the Plan.
The project team is now seeking approval of release of the draft document for a 30-day public comment period.
PROPOSED MOTION
Approve release for public comment.
REQUEST
Public release.
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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.