What is your vision for walking in Lawrence? Can you help us identify the barriers you would like the pedestrian plan to address?

The Lawrence Pedestrian Plan is being updated to establish a renewed vision for walkability and to set recommended action steps for the next five years. The pedestrian plan is used to prioritize resources and develop strategies to improve walkability. Since the last plan was completed in 2016, the City has implemented several projects and programs, including:

• The installation of sidewalk to fill gaps, particularly along Safe Routes to School Routes. 
• The installation of Lawrence Loop segments, including obtaining funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation to construct several new portions in the next two years. 
• The installation of street crossing improvements. 
• The enforcement of sidewalk hazards. 
• Reducing neighborhood traffic speeds to 25 miles per hour. 
• Developing and implementing the Safe Routes to School plan 
• Updating pedestrian signal times at 47% of signalized intersections in Lawrence.

Read more about the progress made since 2016 and other existing conditions in the existing conditions memo posted at lawrenceks.org/mpo/pedplan.

This survey is available until November 14, where you can provide input on priorities and barriers to walking. The feedback received from the community will help the citizen Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee develop a plan that reflects the community vision, issues, and preferences. 

Learn about the planning process at: lawrenceks.org/mpo/pedplan.

Take the survey today!