We would love your input on the DRAFT Multi Modal Plan, which at this time contains the following:
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Vision
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Plan Process
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Multi Modal Policy and Objectives
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Existing Conditions and System Deficiencies (by Zone)
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Proposed Improvements (by Zone)
The Master Plan will be a Community Based Implementation Focused Transportation Plan that will examine the needs for facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit. The plan will establish goals and objectives for each mode of transportation. It will discuss Safe Routes to School, Carpooling and Park & Rides, and other modes of transportation. The scope of the plan is the City of Durango Comprehensive Planning Area. The goal of the plan is to establish a connected functional network of bicycle lanes/routes throughout the city, identify on and off street trail and transit connections, and to develop a new set of user friendly maps. The end result will be a list of projects, policy recommendations for bike lanes, bike parking, transit enhancements, ride-sharing, suggested locations for park and rides, and much more.
We need you, the residents of Durango and La Plata County, to participate in this process and to give us your suggestions, input and ideas for how to make Durango a fantastic place to get around by any mode of transportation. You are the experts, you know the issues in your neighborhoods, and together we can create a successful plan. To get involved or for more information on the Master Plan, please contact Amber Blake at 970.375.4949 or by email:
blakeak@ci.durango.co.us
THE PUBLIC PROCESS
The public process for the Multi Modal Master plan began with a kick-off meeting, followed by 7 neighborhood meetings, and additional public outreach meetings. At these meetings, the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit networks were discussed. We are looking for input on ways to improve the multi modal transportation system to create a more complete, connected, safer transportation network for everyone. If you were unable to make the meeting scheduled for your neighborhood, please feel free to email us with you questions, concerns, or comments.
The meeting schedule was as follows:
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Three Springs – Mercy: Wednesday 10/14/2010 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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South Durango: Thursday 10/15/2010 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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Downtown: Monday 10/19/2010, 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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Crestview, North Durango: Tuesday 10/20/2010, 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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Hillcrest, Sky Ridge: Wednesday 10/21/2010, 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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Animas City, Riverview: Thursday 10/22/2010, 5:00-6:30 PM (Transit Center)
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160 West: Monday 10/26/2010, 5:00-6:30 PM(Transit Center)
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Community Forum and Issues Exercise - Public Meeting 6/22/2011 5:30-7:30PM (DSNGRR Museum) -See the Meeting Report. See the presentation.
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Public Meeting – November 2, 2011
Why we are doing this plan:
Durango was awarded the Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award by the League of American Bicyclists. One of the many things we need to do to receive the Gold award is to write and implement a bicycle master plan. We decided to take this one step further by including other modes of transportation and focusing on implementation versus policy. Another reason we are embarking on this is to ensure we can improve the quality of life for all of the residents and visitors of Durango. Places that are friendly to all mode users provide a much higher quality of life than those that are focused primarily on the automobile.
When will it be completed?
Our goal is to have the completed plan in front of City Council for approval by June of 2012.
Timeline:
Background research, audit existing conditions
♦ Summer 2009 Data collection
♦ Kick Off meeting Summer 2009
♦ Data Collection, phase 1, Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
♦ Neighborhood (6), Winter 2009
♦ Data Collection - phase 2, Spring 2010 - Fall 2010
♦ Data Analysis, Winter 2010- Spring 2011
♦ Public Meeting, June 22, 2011
♦ Data Analysis and Plan Development, Summer 2011 - Winter 2011
♦ Public meetings, Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
♦ Draft Plan to City Council and Public for review and comment, May 2012
City Council to approve Multi Modal Master Plan, June 2012
If you are interested in submitting input but cannot make a meeting, please contact Amber Blake to schedule a meeting or give your comments over e-mail.
970.375.4949
