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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Krystal Caron, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0347 • kcaron@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walk Edina Working Group Calls for Applicants
Edina, Minn., Oct. 9, 2014 – The City of Edina’s Transportation Commission seeks applicants for its Walk
Edina Working Group to address pedestrian-related issues in the community.
“We are all pedestrians and walking is an essential mode of travel. From those who run on foot to those who
use a device to aid their mobility, pedestrians are a diverse group and we want to include many voices,” said
Walk Edina Chair Emily Boettge. “If you are interested in promoting walking in Edina, would like to help
improve the walkability of our city and would be interested in sharing your perspectives on walking in Edina,
please consider joining.”
The mission of Walk Edina is to advance pedestrian mobility in Edina by advocating for a complete pedestrian
transportation network that serves pedestrians of all ages and abilities, safely, comfortably and conveniently;
serving as a resource for City staff and elected officials, the school district and the community on pedestrian-
related issues; furthering public awareness and acceptance of walking as a fun, safe, convenient, healthy and
sustainable mode of transportation and form of year-round recreation; and working collaboratively with other
organizations to advance its vision for a progressive pedestrian-friendly community where everyone can
integrate walking into their daily lives.
With this mission in mind, Walk Edina will focus on a few clear projects each year with the specific goal of
improving the walking environment in Edina. The Walk Edina Working Group will meet monthly, beginning in
December. Meetings will be held 6-7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the City Hall Community Room,
starting Dec. 4. The Working Group will not meet on Jan. 1 and will instead meet on Jan. 6 in the Mayor’s
Conference Room.
Regular members must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Edina to participate. Student members must
be at least 15 years old and live or attend school in Edina. Applications must be received by Oct. 30. To apply
to serve on this Working Group, visit www.edinamn.gov/advisory-boards-commissions.
For more information, contact Transportation Commission Staff Liaison Mark Nolan at 952-826-0322 or
MNolan@EdinaMN.gov.
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