A 12-month planning process helped shape the Active Transportation Plan. Keeping residents and stakeholders informed throughout the process was essential to the development of the master plan's vision and recommendations. Below is a roadmap of the planning process and the anticipated schedule. Multiple community input opportunities were made available throughout 2022 and was publicized through various advertising efforts. For more information, see the Community Engagement section below.

Phase 1: Discover

Initial data collection meetings with key stakeholders, and public engagement activities.
 

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Phase 2: Analyze

Analysis of the existing condition, identifying facility needs and preferences, and public engagement opportunities.

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Phase 3: Recommend

Determine recommendations to overcome challenges and leverage opportunities.
 

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Phase 4: Implement

Develop an action plan for future prioritization of implementing active transportation facilities.

 

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Community Engagement

Community Input is Essential! 

Throughout 2022, there were numerous opportunities to share what you love and what you want to see changed about the active transportation network in Richardson. Below were the methods used to collect community thoughts on the project. 

Community Survey

The City sought input for the Active Transportation Plan via an online community survey. The survey opened late-February 2022 through early-June 2022.

Paper copies of the survey were also available at the Richardson Library, including translations in Spanish and Vietnamese.

A summary of the survey results can be found in the Documents section above.

Interactive Mapping Tool

The City sought additional input via an interactive mapping tool. This online tool allowed users to comment on current and planned walking and biking routes as well as identify barriers, gaps, or opportunities in Richardson. Gaps or barriers could include missing sidewalk, missing ramps, maintenance issues, etc. – whatever makes you hesitant about or keeps you from walking and biking. Opportunities could include a desired route or connection that could improve your walking or biking experience.

Public Open House #1

The City of Richardson’s Transportation and Mobility Department and Parks and Recreation Department hosted meetings to gather public input on the Active Transportation Plan and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The joint meetings were an initial opportunity for the public to provide feedback that was used to help develop the plans. Input gathered at this meeting paired with results from the online surveys to identify needs and priorities for the plan.

Date	Location	Times
March 2, 2022	Heights Recreation Center 711 W. Arapaho Rd.	5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2022	Huffhines Recreation Center 200 N. Plano Rd.	5:30-7:30 p.m.

Public Open House #2

The City of Richardson’s Transportation and Mobility Department and Parks and Recreation Department hosted meetings to gather public input on the Active Transportation Plan and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The joint meetings were a follow-up to summarize key themes heard in the initial public engagement efforts as well as share priorities identified from public input and how they will be used to help guide future decisions.

Date	Location	Times
Nov. 2, 2022	Heights Recreation Center 711 W. Arapaho Rd.	5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2022	Huffhines Recreation Center 200 N. Plano Rd.	5:30-7:30 p.m.