[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2012 Sidewalk Master Plan Public Info/Input Meetings

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Community Development Department
(573) 874-7239

2012 Sidewalk Master Plan Public Info/Input Meetings

COLUMBIA, MO (August 28, 2012) - The City of Columbia Community Development Department invites the public to attend an informational meeting and provide input on the 2012 Sidewalk Master Plan update.

          Drop-in informational meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on:

*         Monday, Sept. 10 - The ARC (1701 W. Ash St.)

*         Wednesday, Sept. 12 - City Hall (701 E. Broadway - Rm. 1B)

The Sidewalk Master Plan sets forth a public input process to prioritize sidewalk projects where gaps exist. The plan helps the city identify projects to apply for grant funding and prioritize capital improvement funding.  

Over the last few months, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission has worked with city staff to identify completed/funded projects, add and remove projects and revise the scope of projects, as appropriate. Of the 48 projects listed on the 2007 Sidewalk Master Plan, nine projects are either underway or complete, most funded with GetAbout Columbia (non-motorized pilot program federal funds). There are currently 39 projects proposed for the 2012 plan update.

At this time, the public is invited to review and comment upon the potential project list for the 2012 Sidewalk Master Plan update. Review materials, including the proposed project list and maps (both PDF and Google Earth), are available at: www.gocolumbiamo.com/community_development/planning/sidewalks/index.php.

This link also contains a survey where the public can recommend projects to be added, removed or changed in scope. The survey may also be accessed online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SidewalkMP12.

Public input will accepted at the drop-in informational meetings and/or through the online survey until Friday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will review the public input at its Sept. 19 meeting. It is anticipated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will forward an updated plan and recommended project list to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for additional public input in late 2012.  

Questions should be directed to the Community Development Department at  (573) 874-7239. 


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