[Durham INC] Fwd: WalkBikeNC DRAFT Plan released for review

[Will Wilson]

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Subject: WalkBikeNC DRAFT Plan released for review
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:32:12 -0500
From: Timson, Beth <Beth.Timson at durhamnc.gov>
To: <willwilsn at gmail.com>, "Youngblood, Helen" 
<Helen.Youngblood at durhamnc.gov>, "Radtke, Rosetta" 
<Rosetta.Radtke at durhamnc.gov>



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 7, 2013



Contact: Communications Office, (919) 707-2660
<tel:%28919%29%20707-2660>



NCDOT Invites Public to Comment on First Draft of Walk Bike NC Plan



RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Transportation <http://www.ncdot.gov/>
has released the first draft <http://www.walkbikenc.com/abouttheproject>
of the Walk Bike NC statewide pedestrian and bicycle plan, which will
guide future investments to walking and bicycling in North Carolina.



The public is invited to review the plan online
<http://www.walkbikenc.com/abouttheproject>  and submit comments until
April 30.



"The statewide plan for walking and cycling demonstrates collaboration
as we establish a vision for the state, connecting residents from the
mountains to the sea. I look forward to making this plan a reality,"
said Transportation Secretary Tony Tata.



The plan was prepared through a unique partnership between NCDOT, the
state departments of Natural Resources, Commerce and Health and Human
Services, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Federal
Highways Administration, and private donors. Tens of thousands of
residents, employers and experts submitted input as part of a public
involvement process this past fall.



The plan identifies current conditions, goals and action strategies
related to five main pillars - mobility, economics, safety, health and
environment.



"A statewide plan is necessary to identify partners in implementation,
develop a funding strategy for addressing need, and create innovative
ways to effectively deliver transportation benefit to pedestrians and
bicyclists in North Carolina," said Bicycle and Pedestrian Division
Director Lauren Blackburn.



***NCDOT***





Julia Casadonte

Communications Officer

North Carolina Department of Transportation

(919) 707-2675 <tel:%28919%29%20707-2675>

jccasadonte at ncdot.gov <mailto:jccasadonte at ncdot.gov>



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Matt Hayes, AICP

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Alta/Greenways

5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 211

Durham, NC 27713

ph: 919-484-8448 x3 <tel:919-484-8448%20x3>

matthayes at altaplanning.com

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