Jackson County Walks: Pedestrian Plan & Greenway Master Plan
Jackson County Walks: Pedestrian Plan & Greenway Master Plan
The County is creating a Pedestrian Plan and updating their Greenway Master Plan. When complete, these will be guiding documents that provide a path to building sidewalks, crossings, greenways and other infrastructure in the County.
A draft plan is now available to view. Please make comments to Michael Poston by Friday July 23, 2021.
Visit the County Project Website to learn more. And check out our StoryMap to learn more about the project background.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Bronson.
Thank you for participating or supporting this project.
Survey Section
For what purposes do you currently walk? (Select three options)
For what purposes would you walk more often if it was more convenient or felt safer? (Select three options)
For any of those purposes you just selected, how often do you walk?
What would increase your use of greenways through all parts of the day and seasons of the year? (Select three options)
Think about walking from your house to the nearest park, school, library, etc. What are the top obstacles that prevent you from walking to these destinations? (Select three options)
Which of the following should the County prioritize? (Click your top selections and they will move above and turn blue. You can then drag the blue selections to order your priorities. Then click 'Confirm Priorities')
In what geographic areas should Jackson County prioritize projects? (Click your top selections and they will move above and turn blue. You can then drag the blue selections to order your priorities. Then click 'Confirm Priorities')
If you were searching for a new place to live, would you rent or buy a home/apartment that is connected to a sidewalk or greenway?
How should new pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, crosswalks, greenways, etc.) be funded in Jackson County? (Select all that apply)
How willing would you be to pay some increase in taxes to fund pedestrian facilities in Jackson County? (Click and move the slider to indicate your willingness)
Unless the County or DOT owns the right-of-way (ROW), building sidewalks and side paths often requires a trade-off like purchasing ROW or redesigning existing lanes. What is your willingness for the following trade-offs? (Click and move the slider to indicate your willingness)
Replacing an on-street parking lane for a sidewalk or side path.
Changing a vehicle travel lane for use as a sidewalk or side path.
Constructing a narrower sidewalk, or one that is "attached" (there is no buffer, e.g. trees, between the travel lane and the sidewalk).
Public funds being used to purchase private property to build a sidewalk or greenway.
Zoom in to your area of interest on the following map and draw a line or add a point that shows the walking routes that you currently use.
To draw a line or add a point, zoom in to your area of interest. Then click the green button on the top right, 'Draw Line' or 'Add Point'.
If you are having issues with this map-based question, watch the tutorial video below.
Zoom in to your area of interest on the following map and draw a line or add a point that shows the walking routes that you would like to use.
To draw a line or add a point, zoom in to your area of interest. Then click the green button on the top right, 'Draw a Line' or 'Add a Point'.
Do you have physical limitations that make walking more difficult for you?
Project Vision:
Jackson County will be a place where anyone, regardless of age, ability or socio-economic background, can safely travel as a pedestrian for transportation and recreation, and where walking is fostered to create a propserous and livable community for our children and future generations.
This project sets out to do the following:
- Improve safety for all
- Create a prioritized list of projects
- Prioritize connections of schools and colleges
- Promote inclusiveness and equity
- Provide opportunities for physical activity and improved health
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