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:
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More trails for hikers, bicyclists and naturalists to explore and enjoy.
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Improvements to existing trails, walkways and other pedestrian-level infrastructure.
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Improved connections for residents and employees to major destinations such as schools,
transit, commercial areas and parks.
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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
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Compile inventory data to identify, quantify and evaluate existing alternative
transportation system features, amenities and services.
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May - July 2007
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Solicit nominations for citizen task force for appointment by City Council.
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June 2007
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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.
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July - Aug. 2007
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Formulate prioritized recommendations for alternative transportation facilities,
acquisitions, improvements and services.
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Aug. - Sept. 2007
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Prepare recommendations for planned alternative transportation system facilities,
acquisitions, improvements and services.
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Sept.2007 - Jan. 2008
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Present draft alternative transportation plan to City Commissions and City Council.
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March 2008
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Incorporate revisions as directed by City Council and present to City Council.
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Spring 2008
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Gathering input
Public input on the Alternative Transportation Plan was solicited through:
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A citizen task force appointed by the City Council.
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Community open houses.
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Focus groups.
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E-mail and written comments.
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A survey, available August 10 - 31, 2007.
Study consultants
Brauer & Associates Ltd.  is 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.
Related links
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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