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Plano will pursue a safe, universally accessible, and well-connected pedestrian system that enhances walkability, improves navigation of major thoroughfares, and provides connections to nearby destinations desired by the community.
| PE1 | Develop strategies and identify priorities within the city’s transportation plan to create a safe and accessible pedestrian network that enhances walkability in Plano. | |
| PE2 | Update development standards to prioritize streetscape design that enhances Plano’s pedestrian environment through greenery, wider sidewalks, lighting, street furniture, shade structures, wayfinding guides, paseos, and other amenities where appropriate. | |
| PE3 | Improve safety in highly-trafficked pedestrian areas by evaluating and implementing effective traffic calming methodologies to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety, such as median islands, landscaping, crosswalks, and on-street parking. | |
| PE4 | Improve the safety of intersections of major roadways by evaluating and implementing effective strategies for pedestrian-oriented enhancements. | |
| PE5 | Improve pedestrian safety and convenience by completing sidewalk gaps along the city’s roadway system. Include prioritization strategies when developing and updating the city’s transportation plan. | |
| PE6 | Partner with local school districts and other educational institutions to update and annually provide Safe Routes to School maps. | |
| PE7 | Partner with educational institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders to develop communication campaigns that promote pedestrian safety, awareness, and education. |
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