City of Athens Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Overview

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan will reflect a consensus vision of how the City of Athens will over time transform its streets, its development patterns, its government and its community outreach to establish an environment that makes walking and bicycling an obvious, safe and attractive option.

Documents:

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Map - 1.9 MB PDF.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan - 39 MB PDF.

Survey:

 A survey was provided in the month of September to collect the priorities and concerns regarding non-motorized facilities in the City of Athens.  Over 100 people participated in this survey.

 

Please click here to view the results of the survey.

Public Workshop:

Two public workshops were held to get input from the community.  Thanks you to everyone who was able to attend.

Issues and Opportunities Workshop

This workshop was held on September 17, 2009 at the Athens City Council Chambers.  During the workshop, participants identified their hopes and concerns regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Click to view the Issue and Opportunities Workshop Presentation.

 

Inventory and Analysis Maps were provided to the workshop participants along with a Base Map that was used by the workshop participants to record specific areas of concern.

 

Click to view the Public Input and Maps.

 

Preliminary Plan Workshop

This workshop was held on November 12, 2009 at the Athens Community Center.  During this workshop participants reviewed the preliminary plans and prioritize the proposed improvements.  Click to view the Preliminary Workshop Plan Presentation.

 

Click to view the Public Input Results

Project Information

CLIENT:

City of Athens

8 East Washington Street

Athens, OH 45701

CONTACT:

Paul Logue, City Planner, 740-592-3338

 

DATES:

2009-2010