INC NEWS - pedestrian safety study

[Barry Ragin]

Hi all,

as you probably know, the City of Durham has hired a consulting group to 
help create a more walkable Durham. Part of this project involves 
creating an inventory of all sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc. in the 
city. Another part involves soliciting input and feedback from citizens 
about what pedestrian amenities you need in your neighborhoods. To that 
end, a series of public workshops will be held next month throughout the 
city. Alison Carpenter, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the 
City of Durham and chair of the stakeholders group overseeing the 
project writes:

For those who are interested, there will be five public workshops held 
in mid-July that you are all welcome to attend.  We’d love your help in 
spreading the word about these workshops, where the public-at-large will 
be given the opportunity to learn about the Plan, take surveys on local 
walking conditions and give feedback on Durham’s pedestrian-related 
policies and infrastructure.  These ‘drop-in’ style workshops will be 
held on the following dates in the five Partners Against Crime (PAC) 
districts of the City.  Presentations will be given at the top of each 
hour (i.e. 5pm, 6pm, 7pm).



Tuesday, July 12: 5-8pm @ Eastway Elementary, Cafeteria (PAC District 1)

Wednesday, July 13: 5-8pm @ Durham City Hall, Council Chambers (Central 
PAC District)

Thursday, July 14: 5-8pm @ E.K. Powe Elementary, Cafeteria (PAC District 2)

Wednesday, July 20: 5-8pm @ C.C. Spalding Elementary, Cafeteria (PAC 
District 4)

Thursday, July 21: 5-8pm @ Southwest Elementary, Cafeteria (PAC District 3)


It is not necessary to attend the workshop being held in your PAC 
District. The information presented will be the same, and your input is 
welcome regardless of where you live. So if you have a conflict with the 
date listed for your PAC, feel free to attend a workshop at your 
convenience.

Barry Ragin
1706 Shawnee St.
DPNA President