Sarasota News Leader
February 8, 2013
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forts to increase the safety and education of website, www.scgov.net, keyword "Pedestribicyclists and pedestrians," the release notes. an."
The draft plan includes facility design types
and graphics, points out existing bicycle and
pedestrian facilities and recommended connections and identifies opportunities and deficiencies in the network for improvements,
the release says. "The plan is an essential tool
for the county to use when applying for grant
funds from state, federal and nonprofit organizations," it points out.
After submitting a valid email address and
agreeing to follow the civility code, users will
be sent a password via email for this citizen
feedback tool.
After the wiki is closed and the open houses have been held, county staff will prepare
a summary on the citizen feedback for the
County Commission and present the draft
plan to the commission this spring, the release
In addition to the open houses, the county has says.
extended through Feb. 28 the opportunity for
public input and comments on the draft plan For additional information, contact the Saravia the county's wiki site. A link to the wiki sota County Call Center at 861-5000 or email
may be found online at the Sarasota County bikepedplan@scgov.net.
The Sarasota County draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan includes a map showing existing bike
paths. Map courtesy Sarasota County
