STEERING COMMITTEE

A Steering Committee of local residents and stakeholders was formed to guide development of the Plan. This committee was tasked with identifying key issues related to bicycle and pedestrian mobility, contributing relevant experiences with Columbus’ bicycle and pedestrian network, identifying key takeaways from the public input and existing conditions analyses, and providing feedback on draft planning documents. The committee met several times between 2019 and 2021.

Prior to formation of the Committee, the City issued a media release inviting community residents interested in serving on the Committee to apply. That application process was used in order to establish a committee of residents with a diverse cross-section of experiences and perspectives related to bicycle and pedestrian travel. Over 50 individuals applied for membership. A committee of City staff selected 17 members to serve on the Committee, including representatives from City Council, the Columbus Park Board, and the Columbus Park Foundation.

In an effort to bring attention to the ongoing Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update, several Steering Committee members participated in the creation of a series of public outreach posters. These posters feature family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and were created to bring light to the reasons they believe dedicating resources to the bicycle and pedestrian network is. The posters were displayed in various locations around the community, including along several sections of the trail network.

Public Campaign Posters