working with community to improve active transportation infrastructure
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Working With Community to Improve Active Transportation Infrastructure. Paul Young MA planning, landscape architect, OALA,CSLA,. landscape architect health promoter facilitator, planner. Dundas East bike lane project. Engaging the community with language and process: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Working With Community to
Improve Active Transportation Infrastructure
Paul YoungMA planning, landscape architect, OALA,CSLA,
landscape architect health promoter facilitator, planner
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Engaging the community with language and process:
• Entry Point: Health - Councillor and SRCHC hosted meeting on local air quality,
• Citizens suggested creating a safe alternative for drivers, a bike lane.
• SRCHC facilitated / supported, support was difficult for politicians
• Monthly meetings to look at a possible route, spread the word, gather supporters
• Group publicized the idea (local press) and drew in parents near schools (safety)
Dundas East bike lane project
When a child is hit by a car
65 km/h most children are killed
40 km/h 1/2 children are killed
30 km/h 1/20 children are killed(Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. 1997)
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
1950 - 2004
2004
Dundas East bike lane projectProcess / language:
Create the vision, clarify group’s mandate
Before and after sketches
Plan showing schools, playgrounds was central to the campaign (moving into planning language)
Produced report to Transportation demonstrating need and support (press, plans, counts)
Annual ride (like a tour)
the vision
before
2007 - ?
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
1998…………………………………………………………….2004
Challenge:
• The public wants more A.T.
• People participate in different ways and at different times
• SRCHC could not have done this alone
• We need to bring the public into the planning process to push for change
Dundas East bike lane project
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
WalkOn: (www.walkon.ca)
Support: Regional Health Unit
Process: Educational, walks and facilitated discussion emphasis on ACTION
Language:, Health! (physical activity, environment, safety, equity)
Typical action priorities:
• Policy (planning, growth, transportation)
• Outreach (a campaign)
• Building on trail and A.T. network – A Plan
Active Transportation Planning in Ontario
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Starting where people are at with context specific ACTIONS
Observations
RuralPaved shoulders
Trails connecting towns
Cluster Development
Protect farmland / natural areas
Transit
SuburbanSite plan guidelines for big box
Traditional town planning
Bike lanes
Reduced lane widths / sidewalks
Mix uses / infill
Transit
Create town gateways
UrbanInfill
Sidewalks / bike lanes
Safety downtown
Enhance public spaces
Streetscaping
Traffic calming
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Refining the vision . . .
pictures, perspectives, models, before and after
Observations
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Planning SectorParticipation objective: Inform, get feedback, meet legal requirement
Public process:Often starts with an amendment to the Official Plan / or a development application
Participation is required
Often confrontational (opposition)
Tools:Statutory public meetings
Presentation with question/answer
Open House
Health SectorParticipation objective: Inform, get feedback, behaviour change / policy change
Public process: Often starts with the person / group of people experiencing a health issue.
Provincial / municipal campaigns (smoking, pesticides)
Participation is encouraged
Tools: “Social marketing” often with facilitated, interactive working sessions BEFORE policy is drafted
Community development / adult learning, empowerment
Observations
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
Queens Quay, Toronto - temporary barricades
Observations
PARC Symposium, March 4, 2008
Paul Youngwww.PublicSpaceWorkshop.ca www.srchc.com
• Start where people are at: i.e. clean air, road safety, trail building
• Facilitate a process of learning together. Go on tours, team with community organizations, invite N.G.O.’s.
• Develop a vision that people understand (pictures, examples, models)
• Build an organized advocacy group
• People participate in different ways - provide opportunities
• Good public participation can elevate a project to include A. T. & greening
• Good public participation can keep plans alive through to implementation
• Help the public and planners understand how planning impacts health (creates a rationale for A.T. AND builds grass-roots support)
• Find out where A.T. fits in your planning, (O.P., zoning, design guidelines)
“I would rather bike to a restaurant than drive to the gym!” Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists
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Observations in summary