City of Mount Holly Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
Vision
This Plan will guide the City of Mount Holly, NCDOT, and other local and regional partners in improving infrastructure for pedestrians in Mount Holly and fostering a ‘walking culture’ through related programs and policies.
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Pedestrian Plan Vision Statement
The Mount Holly Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan Vision Statement will be posted soon, based on discussions with the City of Mount Holly and the Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee.
Goals for the Pedestrian Plan
The goals for the Mount Holly Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan will be posted soon, based on discussions with the City of Mount Holly and the Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee.
The Planning Process
The Project Steering Committee
The project Steering Committee for the pedestrian plan consists of local staff and key stakeholders and volunteers. The project's Steering Committee will meet with project consultants from Alta/Greenways four times throughout the planning process, focusing on project vision and goals, existing conditions, the draft plan, and the final plan.
The first Steering Committee meeting was held on January 15th, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
The second Steering Committee meeting occurred on March 19, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
The third Steering Committee meeting occurred on May 8, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
Data Collection/Assessment
A thorough evaluation of existing conditions in the City of Mount Holly including a plan and policy review, fieldwork, and GIS mapping will serve as the base foundation for the recommendations presented in the Pedestrian Plan.
Public Involvement
Included in the planning process is the implementation of multiple public strategies that strive to reach residents and visitors to Mount Holly. Public involvement strategies for this plan include:
Two public engagement events:
First Public Meeting
The first public engagement event was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. The City sought input from the community on opportunities, challenges, and opinions regarding pedestrian facilities in Mount Holly. Attendees provided feedback by speaking with City staff and consultants, marking up maps of the City, noting which pedestrian-oriented programs they might prefer, and completing hard copies of the pedestrian plan survey.
Second Public Engagement Event
The second public engagement event occurred on May 11, 2013 during the Mount Holly Springfest. The City and consultants provided a booth and made available: maps for review, hard copies of the survey to complete, project information cards, and the opportunity to discuss the project and answer questions.
A web-based public survey, intended to evaluate resident and visitor perceptions on destinations, challenges , and opportunities for pedestrian facilities. Visit the Get Involved page to learn more about the project's public survey.
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The project Steering Committee for the pedestrian plan consists of local staff and key stakeholders and volunteers. The project's Steering Committee will meet with project consultants from Alta/Greenways four times throughout the planning process, focusing on project vision and goals, existing conditions, the draft plan, and the final plan.
The first Steering Committee meeting was held on January 15th, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
The second Steering Committee meeting occurred on March 19, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
The third Steering Committee meeting occurred on May 8, 2013. A summary of meeting discussion points can be accessed HERE.
Data Collection/Assessment
A thorough evaluation of existing conditions in the City of Mount Holly including a plan and policy review, fieldwork, and GIS mapping will serve as the base foundation for the recommendations presented in the Pedestrian Plan.
Public Involvement
Included in the planning process is the implementation of multiple public strategies that strive to reach residents and visitors to Mount Holly. Public involvement strategies for this plan include:
Two public engagement events:
First Public Meeting
The first public engagement event was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. The City sought input from the community on opportunities, challenges, and opinions regarding pedestrian facilities in Mount Holly. Attendees provided feedback by speaking with City staff and consultants, marking up maps of the City, noting which pedestrian-oriented programs they might prefer, and completing hard copies of the pedestrian plan survey.
Second Public Engagement Event
The second public engagement event occurred on May 11, 2013 during the Mount Holly Springfest. The City and consultants provided a booth and made available: maps for review, hard copies of the survey to complete, project information cards, and the opportunity to discuss the project and answer questions.
A web-based public survey, intended to evaluate resident and visitor perceptions on destinations, challenges , and opportunities for pedestrian facilities. Visit the Get Involved page to learn more about the project's public survey.
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