Jacksonville — The Transportation Planning Division of Jacksonville’s Planning and Development Department has launched Off-Street Bikeways and Shared-Use Paths (Trails) Network Tool, an interactive webmap that assists the public in finding the most direct and comfortable paths to use when travelling on bicycle or by foot along shared-use paths and trails. The goal is to provide easier and more defined paths for cyclists and pedestrians to reach schools, employment centers, retail areas, and other essential destinations throughout Jacksonville.
In a recent press release, the City described the plan as the “City’s first comprehensive inventory of existing, planned, and funded bicycle infrastructure which will provide information that helps state, City, and private sector engineers and developers integrate critical network connections into their roadway designs.”
The interactive webmap also provides what is being described as a holistic perspective of the bicycle network, “supporting the planning, prioritization, and selection of projects that will provide the most connectivity, safety, and level of comfort, for users of all ages and abilities,” they said.
The City said that the measure prioritizes transportation system safety in an effort to eliminate fatalities.
Residents and visitors can visit coj.net/pedbike to view the interactive webmap and download related information.