Improving Active Transportation For A Healthier, Safer, And More Vibrant Burnsville

Burnsville MN

19 July, 2021

6:10 AM

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Press release from the City of Burnsville: July 17, 2021 As the City of Burnsville continues along its path to a healthy, safe and vibrant community, it requires multi-modal planning efforts that represent the current voices and needs of its people. To develop a more inclusive transportation system and meet the objectives of the Sustainability Guide Plan and 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the city is beginning: A multi-modal study to identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities in existing walking and biking networks and to help prioritize resources based on community needs such as equity, safety and accessibility. Development of a complete streets policy to demonstrate the community's commitment to supporting safe travel for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of mode of transportation. The multi-modal study and complete streets policy will be driven by data and feedback from the community to identify the top needs, opportunities, and priorities for future projects. The study will take place over the spring, summer and fall of 2021, with extensive public engagement over late spring and summer. Select the next button below or the navigation panel at the top to learn more about the study, or go directly to the Get Involved page to provide feedback. This press release was produced by the City of Burnsville. The views expressed here are the author's own.