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Durham Bike + Walk Plan Update (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 2, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to receive a presentation on the Bike + Walk Plan update.
The 2026 Bike + Walk Plan update is a combined City of Durham and Durham County plan. It serves as an update to the City’s 2017 Bike + Walk Plan, and it is the first time that Durham County has participated in this planning initiative. The plan provides updated guidance for walking and biking infrastructure by outlining priority projects and comprehensive network recommendations to inform City and County investment decisions for the next decade and beyond. The plan also guides future policy development by recommending strategies to address key mobility challenges, such as creating a Durham County sidewalk maintenance framework to clarify responsibilities and developing a County Regional Greenway approach to support long-term connectivity.
The Board is requested to receive a presentation on the 2026 Bike + Walk Plan and to provide feedback regarding its strategic direction. The planning team anticipates returning later this spring to present the final plan for adoption.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This agenda item aligns with the Durham County Strategic Plan Goal Regional Leadership.
Resource Persons: Ellen Beckmann, Transportation Director; Brooke Roper, Transportation Planner
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive a presentation on the Bike + Walk Plan Update.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________