Board of Directors Workshop – Nov. 8, 2024: Active Transportation Plan Adoption

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DATE: November 13, 2024

TO: PPACG Board of Directors

FROM: Jason O’Brien, Sr Transportation Planner

SUBJECT: Active Transportation Plan Adoption

ACTION REQUESTED: Review & Approve

PREVIOUS ACTION

  • The previous Active Transportation Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in 2015.
  • The public comment period was concluded in September 2024.
  • The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended approval on October 17.
  • The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended approval on October 30.

SUMMARY

A final draft Active Transportation Plan has been prepared for review and approval. The major steps involved in preparation of the document included –

  • Data collection, review of existing conditions, review of relevant past & present member government plans.
  • An extensive stakeholder process, including member governments, community organizations, schools and colleges, and others.
  • 2 phases of public involvement: an early phase and the federally required 30-day public comment period recently concluded.
  • Development of Active Transportation public surveys.
  • Active Transportation demand analysis and safety analysis.
  • Identification of gaps and opportunities for connecting existing trails, communities, and regional destinations.
  • Creation of a regional multi-use trail vision network and priority network.
  • Development of recommended trail cross sections for regional consistency.
  • Preparation of funding and implementation guidance.

PROPOSED MOTION

Adopt the 2024 PPACG Active Transportation Plan as presented.

ATTACHMENTS(S)

  1. Draft Plan Document
  2. Appendix 1 – Reviewed Past Plans & Planned Projects Maps
  3. Appendix 2 – Public Engagement
  4. Appendix 3 – Demand Index Corridor Sheet Maps
  5. Appendix 4 – Public Comments

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.