Forward La Crosse will be hosting the Final Public Engagement Opportunity on Monday, May 20th, for its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
La Crosse, WI (May 2024): Forward La Crosse extends an invitation to the public for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Final Public Engagement Opportunity scheduled for Monday, May 20th, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with a presentation at 5:30 pm in the auditorium at the La Crosse Public Library (800 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601).
The City has spent the last year updating the 2012 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan with the goal of improving the bicycle and pedestrian transportation network throughout the city. The draft plan includes strategies for the creation, growth, and effective administration of current and prospective bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-modal networks within the City of La Crosse. Community engagement that has taken place since the Fall of 2023.
Community engagement highlights:
- 100 community members interacted with at Pop-Up events.
- 245 participants engaged with an interactive online map to share their experiences walking and biking in La Crosse.
- 329 participants filled out the survey.
- 150 community members participated in 8 open houses, bike audits, and comprehensive walkable community workshops.
Outreach:
- Since the launch of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan campaign in September, the website has recorded 3,747 users and 13,364 page views.
- Since kickoff, a total of 14 newsletters have been distributed to an email list that has progressively expanded during the promotion of Forward La Crosse’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Presently, the subscriber count stands at 5,169, encompassing local business proprietors, community organizations, nonprofits, local media representatives, and participants of community surveys.
- Flyers were distributed on city buses, available at La Crosse Libraries, and local businesses.
- All higher education institutions in La Crosse were contacted with a plan to display flyers on campus and information was included in the La Crosse School District Virtual Backpack
- 7 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan press releases have been sent out and contributed to gaining local earned media on TV, newspapers, radio, and local organization newsletters.
- Paid media included the use of print, digital, and social media throughout the campaign.
“We are sincerely grateful for the enthusiastic engagement and commitment demonstrated by our community members in influencing the future of La Crosse’s cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Community involvement plays a vital role in ensuring that our plans align with the diverse needs and preferences of all residents. As we progress with this endeavor, we welcome even more community input to enhance our initiatives further and ensure that every perspective is acknowledged and taken into account.”
For further information on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update, please visit the project’s website at forwardlacrosse.org.
About the City of La Crosse Planning and Development Department
The mission of the City of La Crosse Planning and Development Department is to improve the conditions of life in La Crosse through expert advisement of economic, environmental, and social data, through recommendations to the public, policymakers, and partners, and to foster a civic spirit that desires a condition of sustained improvement to the city for future generations. Services include Community Development & Housing, Economic Development, Heritage Preservation, and Planning.
Media Contact:
Jenna Dinkel
Associate Planner
City of La Crosse Planning and Development
400 La Crosse St. La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-8676
[email protected]
www.cityoflacrosse.org