Subject: FW: WSDOT Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Walkways Plan update - kickoff at TRPC offices

Walkers and Bicyclists - Information from Holly Gilbert of the Thurston Regional Planning Council concerning Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans:

WSDOT Kicks Off Updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

WSDOT announces the kick off its State Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Walkways Plan update. The plan, which is an element of Washington's Multi-modal Transportation Plan, was last updated in 1995. WSDOT has conducted a survey of public opinion about needs related to sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, and bike lanes, which will serve as the basis for the plan. As part of this effort, WSDOT will also propose a strategy for addressing these needs and improving coordination between local governments, regional agencies, and the state. For updated information related to the draft plan, please call 360-705-7258 or visit the website:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Bike/Bike_Plan.htm. Join WSDOT at one of four scheduled public meetings to discuss the plan, and provide comments and feedback (see dates below). Comments can also be submitted either through the web site or by calling the toll free number: 1-866-375-6729. Comments will be taken throughout the update process. All comments will be considered in the final plan, scheduled for completion in spring 2008.

June 25, 2007

6:30-8:30 PM

Public Service Center

Elections Office

1305 Franklin @ Mill Plain

Vancouver, WA

June 26th, 2007

6:30-8:30 PM

University of Washington

Gould Hall - First Floor Foyer

Seattle, WA

June 27th, 2007

6:30-8:30 PM

Spokane City Council Chambers

808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Spokane, WA

June 28th, 2007

6:30-8:30 PM

Thurston Regional Planning Council

2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A

Olympia, WA

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Holly Gilbert, Senior Planner

Thurston Regional Planning Council

2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A

Olympia, WA  98502

Phone:  (360) 956-7575

Fax:  (360) 956-7815

Website:  www.trpc.org

Celebrating 40 Years of  Visionary Leadership in 2007

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