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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT


Item No. 11. For Meeting of: November 17, 2015

ITEM TITLE:

Status Report on the Final Draft Yakima Bike Master Plan

SUBMITTED BY:

Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima approved a professional services agreement with Toole Design Group on January 13, 2015 to assist in the preparation of the Yakima Bike Master Plan (YBMP). Development of the YBMP has involved significant public and stake holder input, as well as guidance from the Yakima Council Built Environment Committee. The Draft YBMP was issued on September 16, 2015 and was held open for public review and comments until October 31, 2015. The Final YBMP will be incorporated into the Yakima Transportation Plan which will be adopted by June 2017. Toole Design Group will assist in the integration of bicycle facilities with other street improvements. Please see the attached Draft Bike Plan, Bike Network Map and Status report for more details.

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Improve the Built Environment

Insurance Required? No

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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:

City Manager

RECOMMENDATION:

Review the Status report and provide direction as desired.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Upload Date	Type
	Status report Yakiima Bike Master Plan	11/3/2015	Backup Material
	Draft Yakima Bike Plan	11/3/2015	Backup Material
	Draft Bike Network Map	11/3/2015	Backup Material