Planning Commission adopts wording changes for trails and walkability, approves 'shared-use trails' wording
Commissioners approved edits to language about trails and walkability, replacing some uses of 'multi-use' with 'shared-use trails' and refining phrasing around 'walkable' versus 'accessible' communities after debate on inclusivity and clarity.
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The Planning Commission reviewed edits proposed by a member (Alisan) intended to clarify trail and walkability language in the draft comprehensive plan. Commissioners discussed whether to use "shared‑use trails" versus "multi‑use" and whether to prefer "walkable" or a more inclusive term such as "accessible"; they ultimately approved the suggested wording changes by voice votes during the meeting.
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