Alternative Transportation Plan

Mapping the way to a more sustainable future

Overview

Alternative transportation includes, but is not limited to, walking, bicycling, personal transportation assistance devices and rollerblading - and their connections with transit (LRT and bus). A comprehensive alternative transportation system provides numerous benefits to the City including:

  • More trails for hikers, bicyclists and naturalists to explore and enjoy.
  • Improvements to existing trails, walkways and other pedestrian-level infrastructure.
  • Improved connections for residents and employees to major destinations such as schools, transit, commercial areas and parks.
  • A healthier, more vibrant future for generations to come.

Bloomington has completed an Alternative Transportation Plan with the goal of developing a comprehensive system for inter- and intra-city travel.

Final plan, project reports, maps, and related guides

Timeline

Compile inventory data to identify, quantify and evaluate existing alternative transportation system features, amenities and services. May - July 2007
Solicit nominations for citizen task force for appointment by City Council. June 2007
Solicit public input through surveys, public forums, citizen task force, City Commissions, etc. to identify the alternative transportation system needs, desires and interests of the community, evaluation criteria. July - Aug. 2007
Formulate prioritized recommendations for alternative transportation facilities, acquisitions, improvements and services. Aug. - Sept. 2007
Prepare recommendations for planned alternative transportation system facilities, acquisitions, improvements and services.

Sept.2007 - Jan. 2008

Present draft alternative transportation plan to City Commissions and City Council. March 2008
Incorporate revisions as directed by City Council and present to City Council. Spring 2008

Gathering input

Public input on the Alternative Transportation Plan was solicited through:

  • A citizen task force appointed by the City Council.
  • Community open houses.
  • Focus groups.
  • E-mail and written comments.
  • A survey, available August 10 - 31, 2007.

Study consultants

Brauer & Associates Ltd. external linkis a Minneapolis-based land use planning and design firm specializing in projects that add value to the public realm, improve the quality of life in our communities, and protect the natural environment in meaningful ways. The firm has been providing professional services in this capacity since 1963. In the last 10 years Brauer & Associates Ltd. have completed over 200 park, natural resource, trail and public open space projects.

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For more information or if you have comments or suggestions concerning Alternative Transportation Planning, contact:

Randy Quale, Bloomington Parks and Recreation Division Manager
PH: 952-563-8877
E-mail: parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us

 

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