2/9/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Bicycle and pedestrian mobility plans to be discussed in northern Idaho Tuesday, Thursday
BOISE - Statewide bicycle and pedestrian mobility planning results will be presented and discussed Tuesday (Feb. 10) and Thursday (Feb. 12) in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Moscow and Sandpoint to support the development of plans at the community, regional, and state levels, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
In late January, people around the state expressed their preferred vision for non-motorized mobility statewide, according to Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Mark McNeese. Individuals interested in hearing the results of those discussions are invited to attend this public presentation.
"Once we come to agreement on our vision, then we'll start working on the building blocks that will need to exist to make it happen," said McNeese. "The vision we adopt will guide us into the future, so we need to make sure we get it right."
Tuesday's forum in Coeur d'Alene will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at the City Hall Old Council Chambers, 701 E. Mullan, Second Floor.
The three forums on Thursday are as follows:
Lewiston: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Community Center Activity Room 1, 1424 Main St.
Moscow: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. City Hall, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 206 E 3rd
Sandpoint: 6 to 7 p.m. Former Federal Building, 1500 Hwy. 2
Similar discussions are planned in eastern Idaho the week of Feb. 23-27.
"Some great ideas were expressed during those January discussions," said McNeese. "I think people will be surprised at how consistent they were from city to city and region to region.
If you cannot make it to the presentation but would like to see the results, contact mark.mcneese@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8272.