Communities need to be more involved in recreation to be healthy and to attract new residents - people really do consider quality of life amenities when choosing a place to live. This plan will help us provide safe and family friendly parks to all of our neighborhoods and will also offer huge economic benefits.
Christine Waitman
City Council Member
Bridgeton, MO
In the last two decades, communities across the nation have come to value bicycle and pedestrian facilities – sidewalks, bike lanes, shared use paths – as significant community assets. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities connect people to local destinations and increase access to recreational opportunities. Such facilities also strengthen the sense of community, increase social interaction, improve public health, improve safety, reduce congestion and pollution and promote social equity.
Trailnet has been helping communities throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region create the framework for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure through bicycle and pedestrian master plans. These multi-faceted plans provide the blueprint for municipalities to design healthy and active communities. With a focus on transportation infrastructure improvements and encouraging programs that promote walking and biking, these plans produce action-oriented goals and objectives to help reach a community’s unique desired vision.
If you would like to learn more about Trailnet’s Community Planning services, please call 314-436-1324 x118 or email Kevin Neill.
Many communities in the St. Louis region desire a more healthy and active community, with lively public spaces, great streets that welcome and accommodate walkers, cyclists and persons with disabilities, and an environment that encourages and supports active living. But achieving these goals can be a difficult challenge. Through Trailnet's Bikeable Walkable Communities Program, municipalities in Missouri and Illinois create long-range plans to address bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure needs and develop programs that encourage and support walking and bicycling as safe, fun, healthy, and viable means of transportation and recreation.
Ellisville, Missouri
In March of 2010, Trailnet partnered with the City of Ellisville to develop the Ellisville Bikeable Walkable Community Plan, a document that will guide the city in the development of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The planning team will identify and analyze current conditions for walking and bicycling, learn more about residents current walking and biking activities, as well as their desires for future pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and make recommendations for improving conditions throughout the city to create a more interconnected, safe, and convenient network of trails, on-street bike facilities, sidewalks, paths and street crossings.
There are plenty of opportunities for Ellisville residents to get involved with the planning process:
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Take lots of pictures of your neighborhood and the areas you like to walk and bike. Try to capture pictures of what you feel makes for an enjoyable experience. Also pay attention to those features that make your walk or bike ride dangerous, uncomfortable or unsafe. Understanding what kinds of obstacles and barriers prevent residents from walking and bicycling is an important component of the study. If you would like your pictures to be incorporated in the study, please email them to kevinneill@trailnet.org.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Ellisville Bikeable Walkable Community Plan. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Lisa Blumer, Ellisville Director of Parks and Recreation
636-227-7508
lblumer@ellisville.mo.us
OR
Kevin Neill, Bike Walk Planner at Trailnet
314-436-1324 x118
kevinneill@trailnet.org
Ferguson, Missouri
Background
In the Summer of 2010, Trailnet began working with the City of Ferguson to develop a plan to improve conditions for walking and bicycling in and around the city. The Ferguson Bikeable Walkable Community Plan will provide a comprehensive long-term strategy for the development of bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the city, making it safer and easier to reach local destinations, including parks, schools, and commercial areas.
The planning team will begin the project by identifying and analyzing current conditions for walking and bicycling, gathering input from residents about their current walking and biking activities and their desired outcomes for this plan. With a solid understanding of the local context, supported by input from local residents and stakeholders, the planning team will recommend strategies for improving conditions throughout the city to create a more interconnected, safe, and convenient network of trails, on-street bike facilities, sidewalks, paths and street crossings. The plan will also recommend education, encouragement, and enforcement programs that support a bikeable and walkable environment and get residents moving by bike and foot. The project timeline will last roughly six to seven months, with an expected completion in late 2010/early 2011.
Plan Events
As part of the project, there will be multiple opportunities for residents to share their thoughts and ideas during the course of the planning process. Come out and learn more about the plan and share your ideas for creating a more walkable and bikeable community in Ferguson, and don’t forget to bring a friend or neighbor! Missed the public workshop? A link to download the Powerpoint presentation from the public workshop will be posted shortly.
Contact
Stay tuned to this webpage for project updates and upcoming events. If you have questions, comments or concerns about the project or any upcoming events, please contact Kevin Neill, project manager, at 314-436-1324 x118, or by email at kevinneill@trailnet.org.
Franklin County, Missouri
Franklin County Highway Department
400 E. Locust Room 003A
Union, MO 63084
Phone: 636-583-6361
Fax: 636-584-0902
Email: hwydept@franklinmo.net
Website: www.franklinmo.org
Bicycle & Pedestrian Community Planning Information:
In early 2009, Trailnet and Franklin County began work on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan to make Franklin County a more bikeable and walkable county. The plan will identify opportunities to improve safety, connectivity and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians, recommend design treatments for different types of roads in the county, prioritize recommended improvements, and identify potential funding sources to implement the plan.
Bicycling and walking, for transportation or recreation, can have many benefits for individuals and the entire community. For individuals, bicycling and walking are inexpensive transportation modes, and they help incorporate physical activity into daily routines and improve overall health. For the community, more bicyclists and pedestrians traveling throughout the county means fewer automobiles on the road, less congestion, less greenhouse gases being emitted into the air, and improved safety for all road users.
Trailnet encourage all Franklin County residents and stakeholders to get involved in the planning process. There are a number of ways to get involved:
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Email your mayor, city council representative, or county councilmember and let them know that you want better conditions for walking and bicycling in your community.
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Take pictures of walking and bicycling conditions in your area. Show and tell Trailnet what you like, what you don’t like and what could be improved!
For additional information, or to send your comments or questions, please contact Kevin Neill, Bike Walk Planner, at 314-436-1324, extension 118, or by email at kevinneill@trailnet.org.
Old North St. Louis, Missouri
Background
The Old North Saint Louis neighborhood is on the rise. From the new Crown Square pedestrian mall and continued rehabilitation of historic homes and buildings to the farmers’ market and community gardens, there is a sense of rejuvenation throughout the neighborhood. Strong connections are bringing people together to share ideas and build momentum as the neighborhood moves forward. But these connections aren’t just social networks alone. They are physical connections as well: the public parks and community gardens, the schools where children come together to learn and play, the stores and restaurants that line St Louis, 14th and Florissant, and even the streets themselves. The streets and sidewalks throughout Old North bring the neighborhood together and connect residents and visitors to the people and places they want to see. Ensuring that people in Old North have safe, convenient and interconnected sidewalks and bikeways is a key component of the rejuvenation of the neighborhood, and both the City of Saint Louis and the Old North Saint Louis Restoration Group (ONSLRG) have acknowledged their importance.
In the Spring of 2010, Trailnet partnered with the City of Saint Louis to develop a plan to improve conditions for walking and bicycling in and around the Old North Saint Louis Neighborhood. The Old North Bikeable Walkable Community Plan will provide a blueprint for the development of bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the neighborhood, making it safer and easier to reach local destinations. The planning team will identify and analyze current conditions for walking and bicycling, learn more about residents current walking and biking activities, as well as their desires for future pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and make recommendations for improving conditions throughout the city to create a more interconnected, safe, and convenient network of trails, on-street bike facilities, sidewalks, paths and street crossings.
Public Engagement
As part of the project, a number of events will be held to ensure that Old North residents have multiple opportunities to meaningfully engage in the planning process. Come out and learn more about the plan and share your ideas for creating a more walkable and bikeable Old North Saint Louis. Missed the public workshop? You can download a pdf version of the presentation.
Contact
For questions, comments or concerns about the project or upcoming events, please contact Kevin Neill, project manager, at 314-436-1324 x118, or by email at kevinneill@trailnet.org.
Rock Hill, Missouri
Background
In the Fall of 2010, the City of Rock Hill, Trailnet, and H3 Studio began work on a plan to improve conditions for walking and bicycling in and around the city. The Rock Hill Bikeable Walkable Community Plan will provide a long-term approach for the development of bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the city, making it safer and easier to reach local destinations, including parks, schools, and commercial areas.
The planning team will begin the project by identifying and analyzing current conditions for walking and bicycling, gathering input from residents about their current walking and biking activities and their desired outcomes for this plan. With a solid understanding of the local context, supported by input from local residents and stakeholders, the planning team will recommend strategies for improving conditions throughout the city to create a safe, connected, and convenient network of trails, on-street bike facilities, sidewalks, paths and street crossings. The plan will also recommend education, encouragement, and enforcement programs that support a bikeable and walkable environment and get residents moving by bike and foot. The planning process will last roughly six to seven months, with an expected completion in the Spring of 2011
Plan Events
During the course of the project, there will be multiple opportunities for residents to share their thoughts and ideas. Two public meetings will be held to collaborate with residents on the identification of significant issues, the creation of plan goals and objectives, and the creation of a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City.
Plan Survey
A short survey has also been developed to gain additional input from Rock Hill residents. The plan asks questions about current biking and walking activity, existing barriers to bicycling and walking, and other topics that will help the planning team identify opportunities to improve biking and walking conditions.
Contact
Stay tuned to this webpage for project updates and upcoming events. If you have questions, comments or concerns about the project or any upcoming events, or would like to receive email updates on the project, please contact Kevin Neill, project manager, at 314-436-1324 x118, or by email at kevinneill@trailnet.org.
Union, Missouri
Background
In the Fall of 2010, Trailnet partnered with the City of Union to develop a plan to improve conditions for walking and bicycling in and around the city. If you want to see more sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails in and around Union, now’s your chance to help!
Plan Overview
The Union Bikeable Walkable Community Plan will provide a blueprint for the development of bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the city, making it safer and easier to reach local destinations, including parks, schools, and commercial areas. The planning team will identify and analyze current conditions for walking and bicycling, obtain input residents regarding current walking and biking activities, as well as their desires for future pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and make recommendations for improving conditions throughout the city to create a more interconnected, safe, and convenient network of trails, on-street bike facilities, sidewalks, paths and street crossings.
Plan-Related Events
As part of the project, a number of events will be held to ensure that Union residents have multiple opportunities to meaningfully engage in the planning process. The first of these events was a public workshop scheduled for Thursday, November 4th at 6:30pm at City Hall.
Missed the workshop? No problem – you can download the presentation here.
The City of Union has partnered with Trailnet to make walking and bicycling easier, safer, and more convenient choices for traveling in and around the community. Come join us at the second public workshop to learn more and share your ideas.
When: Thursday, May 26, 2011, Open House 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The City of Union has partnered with Trailnet, a non-profit organization working to promote a health and active living throughout the St. Louis Region, to develop a long-range plan to create safe, accessible connections to schools, parks, shopping areas and other community destinations. Please join us at the Second Public Workshop to learn more about the initial plan and to share your ideas with the planning team.
For more information, please call 314-436-1324 x118.
Survey
You can also share your thoughts and ideas by taking a few minutes to complete this online survey. All survey respondents that include their email address will be entered into a raffle to win Trailnet t-shirts, free Trailnet Bicycle Fun Club ride vouchers, and other cool prizes! Click here to take the survey.
Contact
Stay tuned to this webpage for project updates and upcoming events. If you have questions, comments or concerns about the project or any upcoming events, please contact Kevin Neill, project manager, at 314-436-1324 x118, or by email at kevinneill@trailnet.org.
University City, Missouri
Background
In the Spring of 2011, University City and Trailnet began their partnership to create a bicycle and pedestrian master plan to improve conditions for walking and cycling throughout the community. Building on the strengths of University City – walkable neighborhoods, multiple commercial districts and nodes, great proximity to bus and light rail transit, active and engaged community members, etc. – this plan will create a long-range vision for a more walkable and bikeable University City, with recommendations for physical improvements – sidewalks, trails, on-street bicycle facilities – and for programs and activities that educate and encourage residents to walk and bike for transportation and recreation. With a bicycle and pedestrian master plan in hand, University City can better coordinate improvements for non-motorized transportation with future growth, development, and infrastructure projects for years to come.
Project Overview
The process will begin with an analysis of existing conditions, focusing on current and future land uses, transportation systems, demographic data, and input from members of the community. A public meeting will be held in late spring to discuss existing conditions and gather feedback from attendees. Following this phase of the project, the planning team will develop a long-term vision, design principles and potential recommendations for improving walking and bicycling throughout the community. These recommendations will again be shared with the community at a second public meeting in early fall. Community members will have the opportunity to review design options that incorporate safe and accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities on various transportation corridors and to provide feedback. The planning team will then develop a prioritization strategy to implement the plan over the coming years. The project will wrap up with presentations to the City Council and other commissions that may have a stake in plan implementation (like Parks & Recreation Commission and the Plan Commission).
Public Meetings
As part of the planning process, there will be two Public Workshops to provide community members with the opportunity to learn about plan and to provide input and ideas to the planning team. The First Public Workshop was held on May 18 and focused on existing conditions in University City that affect walking and bicycling. You can download a copy of this presentation here.
The Second Public Workshop will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Thursday, September 22 at the Centennial Commons Recreation Center in Heman Park. This workshop will focus on potential design alternatives to make streets throughout the City safer, more accessible, and more convenient for cyclists and pedestrians. This will be a great opportunity for residents to share their ideas and help shape the outcome of this plan. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information about the University City Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, click here OR call 314-436-1324 ext. 118
In addition to the public meetings, community members will have the opportunity to share their input and ideas through an online survey. This survey will gather feedback about resident's current walking and bicycling habits, the barriers and obstacles that prevent them from walking and bicycling, and their desired improvements for making University City a community that values, supports, and encourages walking and bicycling for both transportation and recreation.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact a representative from Trailnet or University City for more information:
Trailnet:
Kevin Neill
Bike Walk Planner/Project Manager
314-436-1324 x118
kevinneill@trailnet.org
University City:
Lynnette Hicks
Senior Public Works Manager
314-505-8567
lhicks@ucitymo.org
Washington, Missouri
Darren Lamb
Director of Planning and Engineering Services
405 Jefferson Street
Washington, Missouri 63090
636-390-1016
website: www.ci.washington.mo.us
Background
In early 2009, Trailnet and the City of Washington began work on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, creating the conceptual framework to enhance the community’s bicycle and pedestrian network. The plan will identify opportunities for additional trail development, sidewalks, on-street bicycle facilities and other key connections for non-motorized transportation and recreation. Additional components of the plan will address potential programs to encourage Washington residents to bike and walk more frequently and educate both children and adults on rules, responsibilities and safety of bicycling on city streets.
Second Public Forum
Missed the second public forum? Download the powerpoint presentation to learn more about the project and the planning teams’ initial recommendations.
On Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Trailnet’s planning team presented their initial recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling and walking throughout the city.
Public Forum, September 10, 2009:
On Thursday, September 10, Washington residents came to City Hall to learn more about the city’s Bikeable Walkable Community Plan. The planning team presented their work to-date, which focused on collecting and synthesizing information about the city’s existing bicycle and pedestrian features. The forum not only served as an opportunity to bring residents up to date on the plan components and goals, but also to hear what residents wanted this plan to include. Feedback from interested citizens provided numerous ideas on how to make Washington a safer, more welcoming community for walking and bicycling. Attendees pointed to the many dangerous conditions at intersections along Highway 47 and Highway 100, needed improvements for walking and bicycling along 5th Street, and the desire for the Riverfront Rotary Trail to be extended westward to Washington City Park. The information gathered at the forum will help to guide the planning team in their recommendation of potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the city.
In early 2009, Trailnet and Franklin County began work on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, creating the conceptual framework to enhance the community’s bicycle and pedestrian network.