This project aims to develop an Active Transportation Plan for the Villages of Malta and McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio. Acting as a subconsultant, B&N led the mapping, data and analysis portions of the project while facilitating the project scoring and prioritization for recommended projects. This role also included community engagement, developing the plan’s vision and goals and an existing conditions analysis.
Using recent aerial imagery to digitalize a sidewalk layer, B&N identified sidewalk network gaps to assist with developing recommendations and provided the client with a GIS layer for future planning processes.
This plan enables residents to have safe and enjoyable active transportation facilities. It works to improve the active transportation connectivity of the two villages and to support healthy lifestyles through walking and biking. By expanding active transportation options for these rural communities, the clients hope to encourage healthier lifestyles and enhance safety by providing ADA-compliant sidewalks and creating more accessibility.