Date: November 18, 2011Contact: Scott Wadle: swadle@wichita.gov: (316) 352-4855
Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Team Hits the Streets The Wichita Bicycle Master Plan consultants recently had a great opportunity to see the fall colors in Wichita, as they traveled more than 1,200 miles collecting data about the Study Network roadways. The roadways were identified during the planning process as potential locations for future bicycle facilities. The data they collected includes width measurements, number of lanes, parking configuration and other information. This information will be used to help to create the Draft Bikeway Network, a recommendation for a feasible network of bicycle facilities that serves all parts of the City. Look for more information about the Draft Bikeway Network this spring. Right: Pete, Lucas and Ben, from Toole Design Group, collecting roadway data You can find maps of the Study Network and the latest information by visiting the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan project web site. Other InitiativesIn addition the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan, there are some other exciting initiatives going on that strongly relate to bicycling in Wichita. Below is a quick listing of these initiatives and information about how you can get involved. • WichitaTransitTalks.comThis is a City of Wichita initiative dedicated to soliciting ideas from the community about transit services. This Web site is a way for you to share ideas, offer opinions, and make recommendations on a broad variety of transit subjects. • WAMPO Regional Pathway System Plan The public review and comment period is currently open (through December 2) for the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (WAMPO) Regional Pathway System Plan. This plan recommends a backbone system to connect existing and future bicycle / pedestrian facilities throughout the metropolitan planning area. The WAMPO is responsible for regional transportation planning and helps to coordinate federal transportation funding, including federal funding for bicycle facilities. Two public open house events are scheduled as part of the public review and comment period. November 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at WFD Station 20 2255 S. Greenwich November 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Maize City Hall 10100 W. Grady Ave. You can access a draft copy of the plan at this link- http://www.wampoks.org/Public+Involvement.htm • WAMPO Safety PlanThe public review and comment period is currently open (through December 2) for the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (WAMPO) Safety Plan. This plan "provides a comprehensive framework for reducing fatalities, injuries, and traffic crashes on all public roads in the WAMPO region". It includes recommendations related to vulnerable road users – including pedestrians and cyclists. Two public open house events are scheduled as part of the public review and comment period. November 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at WFD Station 20 2255 S. Greenwich November 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Maize City Hall 10100 W. Grady Ave. You can access a draft copy of the plan at this link- http://www.wampoks.org/Public+Involvement.htm • Active Living Community Workshop - November 29thThe AARP, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging, and Visioneering Wichita Older Adult Alliance are hosting the Active Living Community Workshop on November 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 856 South Green Street. This is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and dreams for a more livable Schweiter East Neighborhood where people of all ages and abilities can get where they want to go safely. The workshop will be led by Dan Burden, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute. Seating is limited, you are encouraged to reserve your space by calling 1-866-448-3619. A copy of the event flyer is available online at the following website-http://visioneeringwichita.com/attachment/Active%20Living%20Community%20Workshop%20-%20flyer.pdf
Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Team Hits the Streets The Wichita Bicycle Master Plan consultants recently had a great opportunity to see the fall colors in Wichita, as they traveled more than 1,200 miles collecting data about the Study Network roadways. The roadways were identified during the planning process as potential locations for future bicycle facilities. The data they collected includes width measurements, number of lanes, parking configuration and other information. This information will be used to help to create the Draft Bikeway Network, a recommendation for a feasible network of bicycle facilities that serves all parts of the City. Look for more information about the Draft Bikeway Network this spring.
You can find maps of the Study Network and the latest information by visiting the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan project web site.
Other InitiativesIn addition the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan, there are some other exciting initiatives going on that strongly relate to bicycling in Wichita. Below is a quick listing of these initiatives and information about how you can get involved.
• WichitaTransitTalks.comThis is a City of Wichita initiative dedicated to soliciting ideas from the community about transit services. This Web site is a way for you to share ideas, offer opinions, and make recommendations on a broad variety of transit subjects. • WAMPO Regional Pathway System Plan The public review and comment period is currently open (through December 2) for the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (WAMPO) Regional Pathway System Plan. This plan recommends a backbone system to connect existing and future bicycle / pedestrian facilities throughout the metropolitan planning area. The WAMPO is responsible for regional transportation planning and helps to coordinate federal transportation funding, including federal funding for bicycle facilities.
Two public open house events are scheduled as part of the public review and comment period.
You can access a draft copy of the plan at this link- http://www.wampoks.org/Public+Involvement.htm
• WAMPO Safety PlanThe public review and comment period is currently open (through December 2) for the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (WAMPO) Safety Plan. This plan "provides a comprehensive framework for reducing fatalities, injuries, and traffic crashes on all public roads in the WAMPO region". It includes recommendations related to vulnerable road users – including pedestrians and cyclists.
• Active Living Community Workshop - November 29thThe AARP, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging, and Visioneering Wichita Older Adult Alliance are hosting the Active Living Community Workshop on November 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 856 South Green Street. This is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and dreams for a more livable Schweiter East Neighborhood where people of all ages and abilities can get where they want to go safely. The workshop will be led by Dan Burden, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute. Seating is limited, you are encouraged to reserve your space by calling 1-866-448-3619.
A copy of the event flyer is available online at the following website-http://visioneeringwichita.com/attachment/Active%20Living%20Community%20Workshop%20-%20flyer.pdf
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