Washington, Missouri

Riverfront Rotary Trail in Washington, MO

City of Washington Contact Information:

Darren Lamb
Director of Planning and Engineering Services
405 Jefferson Street
Washington, Missouri 63090
636/390-1016
Email:
website: www.ci.washington.mo.us

Background

In early 2009, Trailnet and the City of Washington began work on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, creating the conceptual framework to enhance the community’s bicycle and pedestrian network. The plan will identify opportunities for additional trail development, sidewalks, on-street bicycle facilities, and other key connections for non-motorized transportation and recreation. Additional components of the plan will address potential programs to encourage Washington residents to bike and walk more frequently and educate both children and adults on rules, responsibilities and safety of bicycling on city streets.

Second Public Forum

Missed the second public forum?  Download the powerpoint presentation to learn more about the project and the planning teams’ initial recommendations.

On Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 Trailnet’s planning team will present their initial recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling and walking throughout the city.  All residents are encouraged to attend the public forum, learn more about the recommended facilities, and provide their feedback to the team.  The public forum will begin at 6:00pm with a 20-30 minute presentation, followed by group discussion sessions to review the recommended facilities.  Join us at 6:00pm, Tuesday, July 1st, at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 405 Jefferson Street, Washington, MO 63090.

Public Forum, September 10, 2009: 

On Thursday, September 10th, Washington residents came to City Hall to learn more about the city’s Bikeable Walkable Community Plan. The planning team presented their work to-date, which focused on collecting and synthesizing information about the city’s existing bicycle and pedestrian features. The forum not only served as an opportunity to bring residents up to date on the plan components and goals, but also to hear what residents wanted this plan to include. Feedback from interested citizens provided numerous ideas on how to make Washington a safer, more welcoming community for walking and bicycling. Attendees pointed to the many dangerous conditions at intersections along Highway 47 and Highway 100, needed improvements for walking and bicycling along 5th Street, and the desire for the Riverfront Rotary Trail to be extended westward to Washington City Park. The information gathered at the forum will help to guide the planning team in their recommendation of potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the city.

In early 2009, Trailnet and Franklin County began work on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, creating the conceptual framework to enhance the community’s bicycle and pedestrian network.
Learn more about the Franklin County Bike Walk Master Plan