The third public workshop for the Salida Regional Transportation Plan will be held on May 6, 2009 at the Salida SteamPlant Annex building at 220 W. Sackett Street from 6:00-8:00pm. Over the past five months the Salida Regional Planning Commission, which includes three members and an alternate from both the Salida and Chaffee County Planning Commissions, with help from City and County staff have prepared the Regional Transportation Draft Plan.
The RPC has conducted to two previous public workshops where input and direction was given by the public for future roads, intersection improvements, trails and possible transit locations. These ideas have been compiled into the Regional Transportation Draft Plan that will be available for the public to review at the Wednesday workshop. Participants will also have the opportunity to help the RPC begin to prioritize the region’s future transportation improvements.
The creation of a Regional Transportation Plan is an important tool that will be used to help guide future growth to prevent traffic congestion, provide opportunities for pedestrians and bicycles, create better connections for faster emergency response times, and increase the safety of the road network around Salida. This plan will also allow City and County staff to apply for State and Federal funding for future Capital improvement projects.
Public input will continue to be collected for the Regional Transportation Plan during the scheduled public hearings before the RPC, Chaffee County Planning Commission and the Salida Planning Commission before its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and Salida City Council.
The Overall Future Transportation Map that has generated by the public over the last two public workshops is available at www.cityofsailda.com. It is important to note that there are currently no immediate plans to begin construction of any new roads or other transportation improvements, rather these improvements will be made with new development and as the community prioritizes the need for creating a safer transportation network.
By taking a proactive planning approach, we can facilitate future development that provides needed transportation connections not only for new development but also for current residents and visitors. Landowners and developers will know how their project fits into the plan for the area if they choose to develop their property. Perhaps most importantly we can avoid making bad or short sighted decisions that could create public safety hazards for our future generations.
We appreciate the input that we have received from the community so far and hope that you will be able to join us for this final workshop in development of the Regional Transportation Plan. All interested members of the public are encouraged to attend.
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