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The first draft
of the plan is expected to be available in spring of 2012. The plan
is designed to outline a safe, convenient and efficient bicycle
and pedestrian system that provides access to major destinations
within Sarasota County and surrounding counties.
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“ Livability means being able to take
your kids to school, go to work, see a doctor, drop
by the grocery or post office, go out to dinner and
a movie, and play with your kids at the park — all
without having to get in your car.”
Ray LaHood, U.S. DOT,
Secretary of Transportation
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The plan will include:
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Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives
and policies supporting bicycle and pedestrian needs
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Safety and
education programs
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Types and
designs for shared-use paths and amenities
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Current bicycle
and pedestrian facilities
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Community
recommended improvements and future needs
Meetings with stakeholders and the public will be scheduled
before the draft plan goes to the Sarasota County Commission for
review. Send an email to
bikepedplan@scgov.net if you want to
find out about upcoming meetings or contact the Sarasota County
Call Center at 941-861-5000.
Links of interest
Florida Bicycle Law Q&A
2011 ranking of America’s Most Walkable
Cities and Neighborhoods
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Bicycle Safety Information
U.S. DOT
FWHA, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
U.S. Department of Transportation, Livability
Florida Department of Transportation,
Pedestrian and Bike Program
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
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