DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN LAUNCHED
The City is pleased to start its development of the first Active Transportation Plan (ATP) for one of the fastest growing communities in Canada.
“There is a growing need for improved options when it comes to how we move around our city,” says Don Cook, Manager of Long Range Planning. “The Active Transportation Plan will help to meet this need, making active forms of transportation safe, convenient, and attractive choices for our residents.”
Active transportation includes any form of human-powered transportation for all ages and abilities such as walking, jogging, cycling, skateboarding, and persons using mobility aids.
The ATP is a component of the City’s Growth Plan to Half a Million. It will explore how Saskatoon’s current infrastructure and programs support active transportation. It also seeks to identify how the accessibility and attractiveness of our city’s active transportation options can be improved.
“Public input will be important throughout the development of the ATP,” Cook says. “All residents are invited to be a part of creating a ‘made in Saskatoon’ plan that will promote personal health and recreation, help manage congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support our city as it grows to half a million people over the next 30 to 40 years.”
From now until May 29, 2015, the public is invited to share their vision for active transportation in Saskatoon by completing an interactive online survey at www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation.
In addition to online engagement, a family-friendly public event will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Amphitheatre II, River Landing – rain or shine! All residents are encouraged to stop by the active transportation tent anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn more about the project.
Family-friendly Drop-in Discussions
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Amphitheatre II, River Landing (next to the Pump House and South of the Farmer’s Market at the end of Avenue A South)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ATP is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2016.
For more information on the ATP or to sign up for project update notifications, please visit www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation.
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