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Page 1 Active Transportation in Missoula Quarterly Meeting January 27, 2010 Ann W. Cundy, Senior Transportation Planner Missoula Office of Planning and Grants Kyle Gradinger/BCGP ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Active Transportation: Any form of human-powered transportation. Walking and cycling are the most popular forms of active transportation. It can also involve combining modes such as walking/cycling with public transit. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/fitness/active_trans.htm Mountain Line ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula What We’ll Cover: 1. The 2010 Missoula Active Transportation Plan Update 2. County Parks and Recreation Master Trails Plan 3. City Parks and Recreation Active Transportation Activities ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Why An Active Transportation Plan? Community Priority $73.9 million in identified active transportation infrastructure needs over the next 25 years $14.2 committed in the LRTP for the near term, another $57.2 million over the life of the plan A plan with this level of detail and community support positions Missoula to seek new funding opportunities Communities that invest in pedestrian and bike infrastructure are desirable places to live and work: Boulder CO, Portland OR, Davis CA, Chapel Hill NC. ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Purpose of the Missoula Active Transportation Plan: “To provide a framework for public and private development of active transportation facilities in the Missoula MPO within the context of the 2008 Long Range Transportation Plan and the Missoula County Growth Policy.” ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Seven Policy and Planning Areas: Address Growth Policy Goals and Objectives Outcome: Adoption of the MATP as an amendment to the Growth Policy Connectivity Outcome: A Plan that id’s and prioritizes missing links in the system Accessibility Outcome: A Plan that advocates for a system that meets or exceeds ADA standards ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Seven Policy and Planning Areas cont: Health and Livability Outcome: A Plan that makes clear the active transportation/healthy community connection Education and Outreach Outcome: A Plan that balances guidance on infrastructure and the programs that promote and support its use Safety Outcome: A Plan for a system made safe for users of all ages, modes and abilities (including vehicles) Inter-Agency Coordination Outcome: A Plan and planning process that is inclusive and meets the needs of multiple City and County agencies ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Process: I.Technical Advisory Committee Meets Reports to TTAC & TPCC Members: BWAM Police Department City & County Public Works Missoula-Lolo Trail Alliance MAST MDA City and County Parks & Rec ASUM School District City Bike/Ped Board City Bike/Ped Program Missoula in Motion OPG MIST Community Forum MRA City Neighborhoods Office Chamber of Commerce City-County Health Department Missoula BID MDT STAC ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Process II. Public Involvement 3 meetings, attend community and neighborhood council meetings as requested OPG Transportation Website Social Media Constant Contact Emails ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula III. Timeline Task O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Scope of Work to TTAC, TPCC Public Workshop/Kick-Off Event Bike/Pedestrian Count Training Bike/Pedestrian Counting Bike/Pedestrian Count Data Processing Document Development Progress Reports to TTAC, TPCC Open House Finalize Project List Draft Document to TTAC, TPCC Public Comment Concluding Public Open House Document Adoption 2009 2010 Month ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Next Steps & Upcoming Events TOMORROW, January 28, 2010 Community Workshop 5:30 PM—8:30 PM UC North Ballroom Keynote Speaker: Harrison Rue, Principal, ICF International ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Next Steps Understand community priorities Develop goals and objectives with the MATP TAC Report to TTAC and TPCC on progress in February ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula Missoula County Parks and Recreation Integrated Parks and Trails Plan Lisa Moisey, County Parks Coordinator ---PAGE BREAK--- Missoula County Integrated Parks & Trails Plan Initiated by the Missoula County Parks Board and the Board of County Commissioners County Parks Program of the Rural Initiatives Office and many partners Update of 1997 County Parks and Conservation Lands Plan – will include a trails component 1-Year planning process, with professional parks & trails planning assistance Missoula County Parks & Conservation Lands Plan 1997 Adopted January 21, 1997 ---PAGE BREAK--- Missoula County Integrated Parks & Trails Plan Plan Mission The mission of the planning effort is to work with residents, communities, agencies and organizations to provide a long- term coordinated guide for the development and maintenance of trails and parks providing both passive and active recreation opportunities that are safe and accessible. Clinton Conservation Park ---PAGE BREAK--- Missoula County Integrated Parks & Trails Plan Planning Process Goals: Provide a means for consistency and continuity for Parks Board actions and guide Parks Board activities and projects. Address parks and trails needs (land and facilities) for the purposes of: encouraging healthy communities, identifying future acquisitions including significant parks and trail corridors, and guide subdivision review, so that parks & trails are a central part of development as it occurs, Complement other regional park and trail planning efforts and projects, such as Urban Area parks and trails planning. Hidden Trails Park – East Missoula Clearwater Park - Seeley Lake ---PAGE BREAK--- Missoula County Integrated Parks & Trails Plan Planning Process Goals, continued: Create policy on parks and trails issues to address current and emerging management issues. Provide new and improved maps and data showing: existing conditions, and preferred locations for parks and trails. Equestrian Park – Big Sky Park Riverside Park – “Lolo Beach” ---PAGE BREAK--- Active Transportation in Missoula City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Trails and Facilities Mapping and System Expansions Donna Gaukler, Director