[Durham INC] Durham Seeks Input for Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Update

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CITY OF DURHAM
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Durham, NC 27701

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For Immediate Release: April 27, 2016


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Durham Seeks Input for Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Update
Survey and Online Map Now Available at www.DurhamBikeWalkPlan.com<http://www.DurhamBikeWalkPlan.com>

DURHAM, N.C. - Residents interested in giving their input on what should be included in the updated versions of the City of Durham's bicycle and pedestrian plans can now do so through an online survey and interactive mapping tool.

In order to provide a multi-modal transportation system and best prioritize bicycle and pedestrian improvements, the City is now updating and consolidating the Durham Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan<http://durhamnc.gov/1012/Comprehensive-Bicycle-Transportation-Pla> and the DurhamWalks! Pedestrian Plan<http://durhamnc.gov/1013/DurhamWalks-Pedestrian-Plan-2006>, originally developed in 2006.

This plan update and consolidation is focused on implementation, and will include identifying major and minor gaps for pedestrians and bicyclists, prioritizing projects, and recommending the most appropriate type of facility and funding strategy. The process is expected to be completed by March 2017.

A website, www.DurhamBikeWalkPlan.com<http://www.DurhamBikeWalkPlan.com>, has been set up as part of the plan update and includes information on the plan process, timeline, and project team as well as links to an online map and survey. These tools provide an opportunity for residents to offer comments on the types of bicycle and pedestrian projects the City should focus on and identify places they currently, or wish they could, walk and ride.

A paper version of the survey and maps have also been developed and will be made available at upcoming public meetings (date and times to be announced), community group presentations, and other public events. Surveys are also now available at Durham County Library locations<https://durhamcountylibrary.org/>.

The City has selected Stantec<http://www.stantec.com/> to assist in preparing the plan, and will also capitalize on the national bicycle and pedestrian expertise of Toole Design Group<http://www.tooledesign.com/> and international perspective of Mobycon<http://www.mobycon.nl/>. The City's Transportation Department is managing this project with collaboration and involvement from other City departments. Committees consisting of both City staff and community representatives are also helping to provide input, outreach, and direction.

For more information about this plan update, contact Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planner Bryan Poole with the City's Transportation Department at (919)-560-4366, extension 36423 or by email<mailto:%20bryan.poole at durhamnc.gov>.

About the City of Durham Transportation Department
The Transportation Department<http://durhamnc.gov/1002/Transportation> is responsible for a broad range of transportation services, which include traffic signs and signals, transportation planning, parking operations, street lighting, taxicab administration, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. The department also oversees GoDurham<http://godurhamtransit.org/> and GoDurham ACCESS<http://godurhamtransit.org/access> as well as leads planning functions for the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO)<http://www.dchcmpo.org/>, which is the regional organization that is responsible for planning and programming state and federal transportation projects in the urbanized areas of Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties. Guided by the City's Strategic Plan<http://durhamnc.gov/183/Strategic-Plan>, the department helps to strengthen the foundation, enhance the value, and improve the quality and sustainability of neighborhoods that are necessary for a strong and diverse community.

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