Promoting equitable transportation through bicycle and pedestrian access and infrastructure.
These two modes of transportation are essential to an equitable, sustainable, and healthy transportation system and therefore are given a high priority at SRPEDD. Our efforts also include targeted public outreach, partnering with local and statewide advocacy groups, and technical assistance to communities.
Recognizing the importance of these modes for people, as well as the environment and economic development, SRPEDD strives to improve access, infrastructure and conditions. To this end, our team takes an inclusive approach to transportation in all of our activities and studies, as well as mode specific studies such as our Regional Bicycle Plan and Regional Pedestrian Plan.
The Regional Bicycle Plan is the SMMPO's long range plan for improving existing and implementing proposed facilities within the Region. Completed in 2016 and updated in 2019, the Plan also contains guidance on design and funding for communities interseted in improving conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The Regional Pedestrian plan examines conditions and connectivity of existing pedestrian infrastructure in Southeastern Massachusetts both at the community and regional level. Design and funding guidance, as well as recommendations, are also provided.
In 2020, SRPEDD launched a program to create a consolidated trails mapping database by mapping and collecting data on trails in the region. This effort is ongoing in coordination with statewide efforts.
