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Porterville staff presents draft active-transportation plan, highlights gaps on east'west connectivity and safety hotspots
Summary
City staff and consultant presented the draft Active Transportation Plan, showing high levels of traffic stress for cyclists on major arterials and identifying Olive, Henderson and Wharton avenues as collision hotspots for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Porterville staff on July 15 presented an update on the city's first Active Transportation Plan, describing analysis of existing conditions, community engagement and proposed next steps. The plan covers walking, bicycling and other nonmotorized travel and is funded by the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG).
Why this matters: the plan will guide investments in sidewalks, bike lanes, shared-use paths and safety programs and help the city compete for future grant funding. Staff said the draft plan will form the basis of recommended projects and a review period before council consideration in the fall.
What staff reported: Community…
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