City staff and consultants presented a final overview of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) at Monday’s City Council work session. The ATP has been developed over the past 12 months with the goal of connecting all of Richardson’s active transportation elements—bicycle, pedestrian, transit and micro-mobility—to create a better network, helping users of all ages and abilities feel comfortable and safe getting around Richardson.
The entire proposed network totals 141 miles (excluding sidewalks), including 87 miles of existing pathways (of which 23 miles are identified for possible enhancements/upgrades), plus 54 new miles of pathways needed for best connectivity. The proposed network would be within a 5-minute walk from 96 percent of all residential areas.
Proposed intersection enhancements are also part of the ATP, as well as policy/ practice recommendations covering topics such as bike parking, autonomous vehicles, bike sharing and strategic lighting.
The ATP is scheduled for adoption later this month. After that, staff will assess the plan’s priorities as part of the City budgeting process, including identifying grant funding opportunities and partnerships.
Video: Feb. 6 presentation