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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMatrix 4.5.3.a - Non-Motorized Travel and Scenic Byways PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Transportation: 4.5 NON-MOTORIZED TRAVEL AND SCENIC BYWAYS   Action 4.5.3.a (page 4-9,10) Request that the State allocate in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) a larger share of Federal “flex funds” (i.e., the Section 402 program funds) for projects in Puna from highway capacity improvements to transit-related and alternative travel mode improvements, including pedestrian and bicycle safety.  (4.5.1) Goals: a) There are safe walking and bicycling routes to schools, parks and bus stops. b) There are safe pedestrian crossings on Highways 130 and 11, particularly Highway 130. c) Puna has a network of contiguous scenic trails between and within subdivisions for walking, bicycling, and horseback-riding. d) Village/town centers incorporate walking and bicycling paths. e) Routes are designated and improved as scenic byways. (4.5.2) Objectives: Implement a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs for all schools in Puna. Survey, acquire rights-of-way for, and develop historic trails for non-motorized travel, which may also be used partially as emergency vehicle or evacuation routes, when needed. Identify and develop improvement plans for scenic byways. Encourage the identification and preservation of historic trails throughout the district.   Action 4.5.3.a Request that the State allocate in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) a larger share of Federal “flex funds” (i.e., the Section 402 program funds) for projects in Puna from highway capacity improvements to transit-related and alternative travel mode improvements, including pedestrian and bicycle safety. Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subco mmittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              Reference Documents Page #               Action / Tasks Progress Status Champion/ Task Leader Date of Implementation Action / Task Results Additional Information  Action 4.5.3.a Request that the State allocate in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) a larger share of Federal “flex funds” (i.e., the Section 402 program funds) for projects in Puna from highway capacity improvements to transit-related and alternative travel mode improvements, including pedestrian and bicycle safety.