Richland Township received a grant through the Active Allegheny Grant Program to cover the cost of creating an Active Transportation Plan.
What is Active Transportation?
Active Transportation is human-powered transportation including bicycling, walking, kayaking, and in-line skating. In the past decade, studies have detailed the potential benefits of active transportation for both users and society. Active Transportation in Urban Areas: Exploring Health Benefits and Risk released in June 2010 indicates that "people who use active transportation are, on average, more physically fit, less obese and have reduced risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who use only motorized transportation." Benefits to society include reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
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In March of 2023, the Township sent out public Requests for Proposals for professional planning and design of the Township's Active Transportation Plan. In May of 2023, the Board of Supervisors voted to accept the proposal from Pashek + MTR, Ltd. to serve as consultants for the Plan. A committee was then formed of residents, Planning Commission members (2), Board of Supervisors (2), and Township staff to work with the consultants in completing a plan. This public meeting is for the public to review the plan and see what the committee and consultants are proposing for recommendations. If you are interested, please attend!
