1. 12/5/2018 8:10 PM
Agenda Item IV
Development of an Active Transportation (Bicycle and Pedestrian) Master Plan for Southampton County
Presented to the Southampton County Planning Commission
December 10, 2015
Dale M. Stith, AICP, GISP
Principal Transportation Planner
Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization
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2. Background – Rural Transportation Program
The Rural Transportation Planning Program was created to aid the State in addressing the transportation needs of non-metropolitan areas
Administered by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)
Rural Areas in Hampton Roads:
Gloucester County
Southampton County
Surry County
City of Franklin 2

3. Background – Fiscal Year 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Development of an Active Transportation Plan for Southampton County using HRTPO’s Rural Transportation Planning funds
The plan will analyze existing conditions and make recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian projects around the county
Project will be completed in phases:
Phase I – Data Collection (Fiscal Year 2017)
Phase II – Report/Recommendations (Fiscal Year 2018) 3

4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan: Franklin and Isle of Wight

5. Steering Committee
Recommendation from Southampton County Board of Supervisors
Group made up of Planning Commission members and citizens who will provide guidance and assist staff during the development of the Plan 5

6. Potential Guiding Principles for Plan
Looking for Direction from Steering Committee
No eminent domain
No pipeline use
Focus in/near towns
Insurrection Trail Path
On-Street Signage for the Mountains to Sea Trail
Link to existing Franklin and Isle of Wight Master Plans 6

7. QUESTIONS?