1. Health in All Policies The Town of Boone
A Journey of Partnerships, Education & Perseverance
Jane Shook, Planning Supervisor

2. The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. -Confucius

3. 1997 Town of Boone/Blowing Rock Alt. Transportation Plan
The Journey: Planning
1997 Town of Boone/Blowing Rock Alt. Transportation Plan
2006 Comprehensive Plan
The 1997 Town of Boone/Blowing Rock Alternative Transportation was

4. The Journey: Planning 2007 Smart Growth Audit
2009 Boone 2030 Land Use Plan

5. 2014 Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
The Journey: Planning
2011 Pedestrian Plan
2014 Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan

6. The Journey: Policies & Programs
Transportation Committee
Alternative Transportation Subcommittee
Council Member (2)
NCDOT District Engineer
Watauga County P & I Director
ASU Parking & Traffic
ASU Physical Plant Director
ASU Design & Construction Engineer
AppalCart
High Country COG/RPO Transportation Planner
Appalachian District Health
Transportation Professional
Cooperative Extension Agent
Boone Area Cyclists Board Member
1 Town Resident
Staff : Public Works, Planning & Police
Council Member (1)
Appalachian District Health
Cooperative Extension Agent
Transportation Professional
Boone Area Cyclists Board Member
Staff: Public Works, Planning & Police

7. The Journey: Policies & Programs
2012 Complete Street Resolution
2016 Resolution – Transportation Project

8. The Journey: Policies & Programs
Bicycle Friendly Community (2011 & 2016)
Watch For Me NC ( )

9. The Journey: Regulatory Documents
Sidewalks & Fee-in-Lieu
Bicycle Infrastructure
All new developments are required to install sidewalks or pay a fee-in-lieu
Fee-in-lieu funds used for sidewalk priorities
Options for trails where mentioned in adopted plans
Short-term bicycle parking facilities
Long-term bicycle parking facilities
Great need for more infrastructure for bicycles

10. The Journey: Partnerships
Partnerships within our organization
Partnerships with outside agencies
Partnerships with the community

11. The Journey: Partnerships
Strong community partners are vital to long-term success
Place real value on partnerships and recognize importance of contributions

12. The Journey: Education
What is our mission or goal?
Education is necessary.
Education is continuous.

13. The Journey: Opportunities
High School Greenway Expansion
Engineering for SRTS Project

14. The Journey: Accountability
Are our plans collecting dust?
Have we set goals for implementation?
How often do we evaluate progress?
How often do we report on our plans, policies, programs & progress.

15. The Journey: A Look Back.
The journey starts with a single step.
There is undeniable value and power in planning and mapping your course.
Partnerships and community involvement are vital to planning, policy & program creation, and implementation.

16. The Journey: A Look Back.
Look for opportunities.
Accountability is a must.
Don’t get discouraged, remember, small steps lead to BIG accomplishments.

17. Thank you