Mission Statement
To promote safe roads, pathways,
and sidewalks in La Plata County and its Towns and Cities for
all users. Further to foster more positive relationships among
all road users. It shall have a special emphasis on those actions
to improve bicycling and pedestrian safety.
Objectives
1. Monitor and influence public policy and
serve as a liaison with the City of Durango, La Plata County,
and Colorado Department of Transportation to improve the safety
of key roads for all users. This includes making recommendations
for safer transportation facilities for bicycles, pedestrians,
and motorists, including road, street, and sidewalk improvements,
along with education, enforcement, and planning activities.
2. Encourage, support, and help make possible
those activities needed to make La Plata County and surrounding
areas a more "Bicycle Friendly Community". Appendix
A in our written materials, list some of these activities.
3. Identify parts of a Complete Streets program
that are applicable and appropriate for the County and its roads,
and to foster those activities needed to realize those goals.
Appendix B in our written materials, list some of these activities.
4. Provide financial resources including funding
and grant writing assistance to develop bicycle and pedestrian
facilities or educational programs.
5. Work with local bicycling organizations
regarding rider education and adherence to State laws governing
the safe operation of bicycles on public roads and to improve
cyclist/motorist interactions.
6. Encourage and foster a Safe Routes to Schools
program.
7. Encourage cycling as an alternative mode
of transportation to motor vehicles.
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