5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Central
Advocacy
GET INVOLVED
Your input is important to the success of the plan to ensure that it supports the vision and goals outlined above. A public engagement meeting will be held at the below time and location where you are invited to learn more about the plan and provide your feedback to the planning team.
DATE: November 18, 2021
TIME: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
LOCATION: The Hub - 917 W Main St.
See City website for further details: cityofmarionil.gov/bike-marion/
VISION
Marion, Illinois, will provide a low stress, connected, safe and inviting city for bicycling for all ages and abilities, as well as supports healthy and active lifestyles and economic growth supporting a high quality of life for businesses and residents.
GOALS
GOAL 1 - Engineering: The Bike Plan for Marion will emphasize the use of current best practices to implement bicycle infrastructure that is accessible and usable by people of all ages and abilities.
GOAL 2 - Encouragement: The city will increase the use of bicycling in Marion through activities and programs for all types of bicyclists.
GOAL 3 - Education: Development of educational programs to increase opportunities for safety training for bicyclist of all ages, motor vehicle drivers, as well as for professional development in policy, planning and design of bicycle infrastructure elements.
GOAL 4 - Evaluation: The City of Marion will establish and monitor specific performance targets including mode shift for increasing bicycling on an annual basis to document results of the implementation of the Bike Plan.
GOAL 5 - Enforcement: The City of Marion will foster an environment of responsibility and mutual respect among people walking, bicycling, and driving to support safe travel for all.
GOAL 6 - Equity: The City of Marion will establish the network and programs that focus on all ages and abilities and income levels to establish a network that focuses on connectivity to all areas of the community reaching all residents.
GOAL 7 - Economic Benefit: Retain and attract residents and businesses and support growth.
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