MORPC, as a metropolitan planning organization for the central Ohio area, is required to develop transportation plans and programs which provide for the development of transportation facilities, including pedestrian facilities, and which will function as an intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan area.

Regardless of the distance between land uses, there are individuals who cannot or have no desire to operate a motor vehicle. Walking and bicycling becomes their primary mode of transportation. In response to this growing need, pedestrian facilities, pedestrian safety and amenities are becoming more prevalent as neighborhoods and local communities search for ways to make their communities more livable and pedestrian friendly. This endeavor, however, can prove costly while attempting to retrofit existing development and revise zoning ordinances. The conflicts between the motor vehicle and pedestrian use of roadways continue to present a challenge as traffic engineers struggle to add pedestrian facilities to the transportation system.

MORPC has developed a regional pedestrian plan, which has been integrated with the CapitalWays Transportation Plan. A pedestrian assessment document was developed which can be viewed here.

For more information contact Ariel Godwin at (614) 233 4123 or agodwin@morpc.org.