[planning-l] Sidewalk Master Plan Public Info/Input Meetings: September 10 & 12

[Planning and Development]

Dear Interested Party/Stakeholder,



The City of Columbia Community Development Department invites you to attend
an informational meeting and provide input on the 2012 Sidewalk Master Plan
update.



*Drop-in informational meetings will be held from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM on:*

·         *Monday, September 10, 2012 – The ARC (1701 W. Ash St.)*

·         *Wednesday, September 12, 2012 – 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<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SidewalkMP12> where
the public can recommend projects to be added, removed, or changed in
scope. *Public input will accepted at the drop-in informational meetings
and/or through the online survey until Friday, September 14, 2012 at 5:00
PM.* The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will review the public input at
their September 19, 2012 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.



Please call 573-874-7239 should you have questions. Your input is greatly
appreciated as we work to make the City of Columbia safer and more walkable.

-- 
Rachel Bacon, AICP
Planner
City of Columbia
Department of Community Development
573-817-5006
www.columbiaimagined.com
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