Strategy 9 Expand walking education and encouragement
The actions within this strategy are divided into two categories:
Action we will DOActions we will SUPPORTAction we will do are followed by “DO” and are colored in dark gray, and actions we will support are followed by “SUPPORT” and are colored in light gray.
Learn more about how we get thereMinneapolis partners with community organizations and public agencies on studies, events and educational campaigns to promote walking as a safe, convenient, and pleasant way to travel around and enjoy the city. This strategy expands on existing partnerships and explores new collaborations.
#WeWalkMpls social media campaign
Actions to expand walking education and encouragement.
Walking 9.1
Partner with the University of Minnesota on an evaluation of pedestrian safety education and intersection treatments; make adjustments to future work based on study findings.
Supported goals:
Safety Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Walking 9.2
Promote walking with maps, educational materials and partnerships with community organizations and public agencies.
Supported goals:
Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
On-going
Walking 9.3
Install wayfinding along the Pedestrian Priority Network in partnership with the All Ages and Abilities Network to connect users to destinations, transit corridors and mobility hubs.
Supported goals:
Prosperity Mobility
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Status:
On-going
See also actions:
- Bicycling 2.4
Coordinate with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to improve bikeway connections - Bicycling 10.2
Ensure that Open Streets continues to evolve - Bicycling 10.5
Work with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to improve the driver’s education curriculum