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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix B2b Appendix-B-Public-Engagement-Report-PDFAppendix B: Public Engagement Report 1. Introduction 2. About this document 3. What we’ve learned - Overall Key Themes 3.1 By the Numbers: Information Collected 3.2 Overall Themes 3.3 Sample Comments Received 4. Materials and Process 4.1 Overview of In-Person Activities 4.2 Overview of Online Activities 5. Summary of In-Person Activities 5.1 Public Open House and Workshop 5.2 Pop Up 1 - Farmer’s Market 5.3 Pop Up 2 - Jerry’s Foods 5.4 Pop Up 3 - Bredesen Park 5.5 Listening Session - Edina High School 5.6 Key Themes from In-Person Maps 6. Summary of Online Activities 6.1 Online Survey 6.2 Wikimapping B-1 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Public Engagement Report The City of Edina has a great opportunity to establish its Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as a project that incorporates community visions, ideas and aspirations to create a connected and safe community for transportation users of all ages and abilities. As part of this work, members of the project team proactively reached out and engaged Edina residents using a wide range of tools and approaches to better understand concerns and needs. These efforts, conducted in 2017 to date include: 1. Introduction Open House and WorkshopA Community Open House and Workshop was held at the Edina Senior Center on July 13, 2017. Three Pop Up Engagement WorkshopsPop Up workshops were held at the Edina Farmer’s Market, Jerry’s Foods, and Bredesen Park the week of August 13th, 2017. Listening SessionA Listening Session was held at Edina High School on September 20, 2017. Online Survey and MappingAn online survey and mapping activity were available online from June-September 2017. ENGAGEMENT PROCESS 1 Open House & Workshop 1Listening Session 1Online Survey & MappingPop-ups Events3 Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-2 Engagement activities yielded a rich variety of information regarding resident ideas and preferences for the future experience of people walking and biking in Edina. This Engagement Report summarizes what we learned through in-person and online engagement activities. Descriptions for each individual event and for each type of activity completed is included within this document. 2. About this document B-3 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 3. What we’ve learned - Overall Key Themes This chapter presents a summary of all of the guidance received from participants through the principal tools used in this project. 3.1 By the numbers: Information CollectedMore than one thousand Edina residents participated in the project’s engagement activities, including about 40 participants at the Kickoff Open House and workshop, more than 90 participants at three Pop Up events, about 30 attendees at the first Listening Session, and almost 900 online participants (about 680 survey participants and more than 200 online mapping participants). In addition to hundreds of responses to ranking and multiple-choice questions collected at in-person activities and online surveys, we collected and analyzed more than 800 free-form text responses from both online and in-person activities to provide the foundation for development of the project’s vision and goals. In addition, almost 700 location-specific comments indicating destinations, assets, problem locations, and description of issues were collected through the workshops’ in-person map activity and online Wikimap and brought into a GIS database to help orient the work of the plan. 3.2. Overall ThemesSeveral themes emerged from the information collected. In many cases, these themes match expected results; in other cases they point out new details about the experience of people who walk or bike in different areas of the city. Walking and biking in Edina are everyday, common activitiesMost project participants (about 85%) indicated that they walked or biked for recreation or transportation at least a couple of times per week. Public transit was an important destination for participants. There are many assets for walking and biking in place todayProject participants recognized that there are many destinations and walking and biking assets already existing in their community - including parks, trails and shopping areas. Among participants’ favorite places to walk or bike were those that provided access to natural amenities and scenic views, like the Nine Mile Creek Trail, but also developed areas with commerce and amenities, like 50th and France. ...but there is a need to improve facilitiesLack of sidewalks or bike lanes (or uncomfortable conditions for some of those that exist today) was mentioned as an important barrier to participants. Providing additional buffer distance between sidewalks, bike lanes, and moving cars (especially on arterials or busy roads) was mentioned by participants as a way to make walking and biking more comfortable and inviting. Difficulty crossing busy roads because of lack Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-4 of crossing signals, or walk phases that felt too short for seniors and others was mentioned as an important barrier for walking. Challenges exist near highwaysIn general, participants tended to consistently identify difficult pedestrian conditions near Highway 62, Highway 169 and Highway 100. Typical issues included bicycle lanes ending near bridges, lack of pedestrian signals, lack of pedestrian ramps, narrow sidewalks, and difficulty getting across busy intersections in the alloted time. Because access to community shopping, transit, and other destinations often requires getting across these roadways, addressing issues of facility connectivity and safety will immediately improve the attractiveness or walking or biking in Edina, and may lead to increases in walking or biking for residents of these neighborhoods. Year-round maintenance for year-round walking and bikingWintertime maintenance was often mentioned as a deterrent to walking and biking, especially for elderly populations, and those with mobility impairments. Construction season was also mentioned as a hindrance when no pedestrian or bicycle route alternatives are offered during construction projects. B-5 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Existing off-road pedestrian and bicycle trailsResidents enjoy the current trails because they offer a comfortable experience and safe connections to desired destinations. Off-road trails, such as the Nine Mile Creek Trail, encourage people to walk and bike more frequently. • “Nine Mile Creek Trail is awesome!”• “Love the trails! Good work.”• “Love the new bike trail. Can’t wait to have it finished.”• “I like being separated from the cars. The bike shoulders are dangerous.” 3.3 Sample of Comments Received for Key Themes Existing and new sidewalks throughout the cityCurrent sidewalks allow residents to walk to many points of interest in a safe and comfortable manner (though it was also noted that several existing sidewalks need to be widened and better maintained).• “Our new sidewalk is wonderful - I met more people in 6 months of new sidewalk than 20 years in the same neighborhood.”• “More sidewalks exist so I don’t have to walk in the street.”• “Sidewalks are great addition to community especially in high density areas.” Nine Mile Creek Trail and the Edina Promenade were mentioned as assets to the city. 44th Street and France Avenue was noted as an important location in Edina. Assets: Things people love about Edina’s existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-6 Construct new and improve existing sidewalks for pedestriansAccording to participants, sidewalks throughout Edina are sometimes inconsistently maintained or not provided. Participants felt this reduces safety for their travel and discourages more frequent walking to destinations. • “There are sidewalks that end - for example, the entire length of Benton Ave needs a sidewalk. The entire section of Hansen Rd up to Gordon Park needs a sidewalk.”• “Sidewalks/bike paths just abruptly end sometimes.”• “Asphalt chunks broken out of street, icy sidewalks at 50th & France & broken sidewalk tiles.” Opportunities: Suggested Improvements (sample of comments received) Improve safety for pedestrians at intersections According to participants, there is a lack of safety for pedestrians at intersections due to lack of visibility, inadequate infrastructure, and/or lack of awareness by drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists. • “Dangerous Intersections!”• “Crossing Vernon at Ayrshire and Hansen. It’s hard to cross turning left.” Develop a safer and more comprehensive bicycle gridAccording to participants, bike lanes in Edina are “too close” to the roadway, with no or limited barrier between them (or they are in the same shared space). Participants suggested that where possible, a greater amount of space between bicyclists and motor-vehicles be provided to improve safety and mobility, and that bike lanes be clearly defined and protected from the roadway to decrease confusion and potential crashes. • “Bike lanes too close to traffic.”• “[We] need separated bike lanes on France & York”• “Protected bike lanes or separate bike traffic”• “Shared bike/car lanes - dangerous!!”• Too many people I know get injured from cars. There needs to be more separation.” B-7 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 4. Materials and Process 4.1 Overview of In-Person ActivitiesFour types of activities were completed as part of in-person engagement events completed for this project. Post-It Activities At the Public Workshop and Open House and Listening Session, time was alloted for participants to brainstorm answers to a series of questions and place their answers on Post-It notes. The questions were: • What do you LIKE about walking and biking in Edina?• What do you NOT like about walking and biking in Edina?• What can we do to make things better?• What does a successful Master Plan look like to you? Sticker Board ActivitySticker board activities allowed participants to rank their top barriers and conveniences to walking and biking. Participants were asked to select the “Top Five Barriers” that prevent them from walking or biking more often and also asked to select the “Top Three Opportunities” that would make walking and biking easier in Edina. Sticker boards were present at all of the in-person engagement events. Paper Mapping ActivityLarge maps of Edina were printed and placed on tables at the Public Open House and Pop-Up events to allow participants to identify:• Their current walking or biking routes• Routes that are dangerous to walk or bike• Connections they wish would be developed• Important destinations for walking or biking in Edina• Specific barrier locations that make walking or biking difficult The results of this activity were added to a GIS database and summarized for incorporation in the plan recommendations. Verbal and Written CommentsAt each of the engagement events, participants were able to write their ideas or recommendations on comment cards as well as speak to members of the project team. Verbal comments were transcribed and summarized with written comments to incorporate into the plan’s recommendations. B-9 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 4.2 Overview of Online Activities Online engagement was an important component of community participation for the plan. The City used its social media channels, as well as connections through its community partners, to disseminate online engagement opportunities. In addition, business card sized “mini-fliers” that included the project website were given to attendees who were then asked to share the online tools with their networks. The project website included two important tools for Edina residents and visitors to get involved in the project: • The online survey• “Wikimap” interactive map Online Survey The online survey included sections with questions related to walking and biking. Participants could choose to answer one or both sections. Survey results were compiled, analyzed and incorporated into the recommendations of the plan. A sample of the questions is listed below. • How often do you walk or bike to listed locations?• What types of locations should be prioritized for walking or biking?• What keeps you from walking or biking?• What would make it easier or more convenient to walk or bike? Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-10 “Wikimap Interactive Online MappingAn interactive online map (“Wikimap”) was developed and linked from the project website to allow interested residents or visitors to provide location-specific comments and ideas for walking or biking in Edina. Participants could provide comments and guidance regarding their ideas and experiences for: • Current walking or biking routes• Routes they would like to walk or bike• Unpleasant or dangerous walking or biking routes• Barrier locations for walking or biking• Important destinations in Edina• Ideas for improving walking or biking Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-12 B-13 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5. Summary of In-Person Activities 5.1 Results per Engagement Event 5.1.1 Public Open House and WorkshopA community open house and workshop for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan was held at the Edina Senior Center, located at 5280 Grandview Square in Edina, on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The Edina Senior Center offers programs like speakers, field trips, classes, and sports leagues for local senior citizens. This workshop was advertised ahead of time through press releases, social media and the project website. It was open to the public, and was attended by approximately 40 people from the Edina area, as well as members of the project team. The workshop ran from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a 15-minute introductory presentation taking place at the start of the meeting. The project team set up engagement boards and tables around the room where the open house was held. The boards outlined project goals, described a toolbox of potential pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, and offered participants opportunities to highlight challenges that prevent them from walking and biking more often, and opportunities and changes that would make it easier for them to walk and bike more often. A map where participants could mark and identify walking and biking routes was also available. Cards with the website URL and QR codes were also provided to attendees so they could distribute the project website to their network and share additional opinions and ideas at a more convenient time. Activities included: • Post-It notes activity• Ranking “Top 5 barriers” that prevent participants from biking or walking more often• Ranking “Top 3 opportunities” that would make it easier for participants to walk or bike more often• Map exercises to highlight walking and biking routes, ideas for improvement, and locations of concern• Comment cards and facilitated conversation Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-14 Key Points• With 18 votes, “I feel unsafe around motorized traffic” was the barrier most often identified by participants. Additionally, the “opportunity” option most selected was “Increase separation between motor-vehicle traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists.” Many participants mentioned that they feel unsafe as a driver and bicyclist when there is so little space in between.• The second most selected barrier option was “I feel unsafe at intersections.” It was mentioned that many intersections have poor visibility for drivers and can cause serious accidents. • Many attendees also mentioned many popular locations throughout the city do not provide places for them to lock their bicycle. This deters them from biking to specific destinations more frequently. B-15 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.1.2 Pop Up - Farmer’s MarketA Pop Up Workshop was held at the Edina Farmer’s Market at Centennial Lakes Park located at 7499 France Avenue in Edina, on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 3 pm to 6:45 pm. The Farmer’s Market was selected as a useful location for the plan’s community engagement activities because it is a popular destination for Edina residents and was recommended by the Project Management Team and the Transportation Commission. It was also chosen as an important event to connect with community members who may not otherwise attend a public meeting. The Pop Up Workshop was open to the public and was attended by about 30 Edina residents and visitors, as well as members of the project team. Several other Farmer’s Market attendees declined the opportunity to participate in plan activities because they were not Edina residents. Participation was slightly lower than expected due to windy and rainy weather on the day of the event. A tent, table, and boards where set up alongside other market vendors. Team members engaged people as they walked from booth to booth. The boards outlined project goals, described a toolbox of potential pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, and offered participants opportunities to highlight challenges that prevent them from walking and biking more often, and opportunities and changes that would make it easier for them to walk and bike more often. Cards with the website URL and QR codes were also provided to attendees so they could distribute the project website to their network and share additional opinions and ideas at a more convenient time. Activities included: • Ranking “Top 5 barriers” that prevent participants from biking or walking more often• Ranking “Top 3 opportunities” that would make it easier for participants to walk or bike more often• Map exercises to highlight walking and biking routes, ideas for improvement, and locations of concern• Comment cards Participants placing stickers to indicate their top choices. Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-16 Key Points• In the “barriers” dot-board, the most selected option was “There are no trails, sidewalks, or bike routes where I want to go.” Several participants commented they would like to see more sidewalks in certain areas to improve connectivity and safety. Participants also stated that several locations offer sidewalks that are narrow, not sufficiently maintained, and/or don’t lead to desired destinations. • The most popular option in the “opportunities” board was “Increase separation between motor-vehicle traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists.” Participants suggested that protected bicycle lanes and sidewalks should be constructed to create separation between motorized vehicles and pedestrians and bicyclists. Participants placing stickers to indicate their top choices. B-17 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.1.3 Pop Up - Jerry’s FoodsA second Pop Up Workshop was hosted at Jerry’s Foods located at 5125 Vernon Avenue in Edina on Friday, August 18, 2017. Jerry’s was selected as a useful location for the plan’s community engagement activities because it is a popular destination for Edina residents and was recommended by the Project Management Team and the Transportation Commission. It was also chosen as an important event to connect with community members who may not otherwise attend a public meeting. This Pop Up Workshop was open to the public and included the participation of about 30 Edina residents, as well as members of the project team. Several other visitors to Jerry’s Foods declined the opportunity to participate because they were not Edina residents. The Pop Up Workshop ran from 11am-1pm on a Friday afternoon. The project team set up a table, boards and a map near the entrance of the store to attract people as they entered and exited. Boards displayed project goals and infrastructure options, and offered participants several ways to provide thoughts and comments. A map where participants could mark and identify walking and biking routes was also available. Additionally, two sticker boards were available where participants could identify potential conveniences and existing barriers. Cards with the website URL and QR codes were also provided to attendees so they could distribute the project website to their network and share additional opinions and ideas at a more convenient time. Activities included: • Ranking “Top 5 barriers” that prevent participants from biking or walking more often• Ranking “Top 3 opportunities” that would make it easier for participants to walk or bike more often• Map exercises to highlight walking and biking routes, ideas for improvement, and locations of concern• Comment cards Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-18 Key Points: • The most popular suggestion in the “opportunities” board was “keep trails, sidewalks, and bicycle routes free of ice and snow during winter.” This would help more pedestrians and bikers to be active during winter months. • The next most popular suggestions in the “opportunities” board was “increase separation between motor-vehicle traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists.” Attendees mentioned that having the roadway and bikeway in a shared space felt dangerous and was not effective for their needs.• In the “barriers” board, the option most selected was “I feel unsafe around motorized traffic.” Participants commented they enjoy the city’s off-street trails, such as the Edina Promenade, because they connect to destinations in a safe, comfortable and reliable way. Edina resident sharing comments with a member of the project team. B-19 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.1.4 Pop Up - Bredesen ParkA third Pop Up Workshop was held outside of Bredesen Park located on Olinger Road in Edina on Saturday, August 19, 2017. This location was chosen as an opportunity to attract morning runners, walkers, and bikers who already use pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and are likely to know existing challenges and assets, and was recommended by the Project Management Team and the Transportation Commission. It was also chosen as an important event to connect with community members who may not otherwise attend a public meeting. This Pop Up Workshop was open to the public, and was attended by about 35 Edina residents, as well as members of the project team. Attendance was higher than expected, and the workshop ran from 9 am to 11am on a Saturday morning. The project team set up informational boards and dot-board activities next to an entrance to the park. Boards outlined project goals and offered opportunities to provide feedback. The project team received written comments outlying specific challenges participants face while walking, biking, and driving in Edina. Participants were invited to engage in two separate dot-board activities - the boards outlined project goals, described a toolbox of potential pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, and offered participants opportunities to highlight challenges that prevent them from walking and biking more often, and opportunities and changes that would make it easier for them to walk and bike more often. Additionally, a map to identify destinations, barriers, and currently used walking and biking routes was made available for attendees. Cards with the website URL and QR codes were also provided to attendees so they could distribute the project website to their network and share additional opinions and ideas at a more convenient time. Activities included: • Ranking “Top 5 barriers” that prevent participants from biking or walking more often• Ranking “Top 3 opportunities” that would make it easier for participants to walk or bike more often• Map exercises to highlight walking and biking routes, ideas for improvement, and locations of concern• Comment cards Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-20 Key Points: • The most popular “opportunity” selected was to “keep trails, sidewalks, and bicycle routes free of ice and snow during winter.” Many participants mentioned they are active year-round and want routes to be kept free of snow and ice during cold months.• The next most popular “opportunity” chosen by participants was to “increase separation between motor-vehicle traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists.” • In the “barriers” dot-board, the top option selected was “I feel unsafe around motorized traffic,” followed by “sidewalks, trails, and bike routes are not well lit in the evening.” Participants placing stickers to indicate their top choices. B-21 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.1.5 Listening Session - Edina High SchoolA Listening Session is an engagement effort to connect with a specific focus population and receive their feedback. The project team held a listening session with teacher Jody Ramirez’s Introduction to Engineering Class in Edina High School on September 20, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:30am. The class was made up of 9th and 10th grade students, and was chosen as a way to directly engage with and inform Edina youth to receive their ideas and comments for the plan. Approximately 35 students participated in the session. A brief presentation summarized the focus and goals of the project. Facilitated conversation, including opportunity for spoken and written comments, as well as dot-board activities were set up to invite participation from the students. Boards displayed project goals and infrastructure options, and offered participants several ways to provide thoughts and comments. Two sticker boards were available where participants could identify potential conveniences and existing barriers. Cards with the website URL and QR codes were also provided to attendees so they could distribute the project website to their families and friends and share additional opinions and ideas at a more convenient time. Activities included: • Post-It notes activity• Ranking “Top 5 barriers” that prevent participants from biking or walking more often• Ranking “Top 3 opportunities” that would make it easier for participants to walk or bike more often• Comment cards and facilitated conversation Key Points: • Students mentioned that they enjoy existing sidewalks and bicycle paths because they provide safe and comfortable mobility. They also mentioned connectivity gaps to desired destinations.• The most popular comment selected by participants in the “opportunities” board was “keep trails, sidewalks, and bicycle routes free of ice and snow during winter.” • Participants most frequently chose “I unsafe at intersections” in the “barriers” board. Students commented that busy intersections are overwhelming and it takes a significant amount of time to cross. • Students suggested implementing more bicycle parking near popular destinations and widening sidewalks to accommodate group walking. Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-22 Edina High School students writing their ideas and recommendations for walking and biking in their city. B-23 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.2 Results per Engagement Type A general summary of results, grouped by the kind of in-person activity used, is provided over the next few pages. 5.2.1 Sticker Boards Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-24 B-25 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-26 B-27 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 5.2.2 Key Themes from In-Person MapsA map activity was made available at the Open House, Project Management Team Meetings, and Pop Up workshops to identify barriers, popular destinations, and walking and biking routes being currently used. The map activity asked participants to locate:• Current walking and biking routes• Walking and biking routes that they would like to see improved• Routes that are barriers or feel dangerous or uncomfortable for walking or biking• Locations that are barriers to walking and biking• Important destinations in Edina Current Walking and Biking Routes 18 3 50 71 Walking and Biking routes to be improved 50 8 2 60 Routes that are barriers to walking or biking 43 5 16 64 Barrier Locations to walking and biking 51 9 16 76 Important destinations 62 20 9 91 TOTAL 224 45 93 362 Suggestion Open House PMT Meeting TotalPop Ups Number and type of map comments received at In-Person engagement events The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | 28 Key Points• Many of the barrier locations are along county roads or highways.• Many participants indicate that they use the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail and local park trail networks as part of their preferred routes.• Although the Grand View area hosts many important destinations, it also includes several of the barrier locations that were identified.• The current bike route network extends evenly throughout all four quadrants. B-29 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6. Summary of Online Activities Online engagement was an important component of community participation for the plan. The City used its social media channels, as well as connections through its community partners, to disseminate online engagement opportunities and build participation in the plan’s development. 6.1 Online SurveyThe project’s survey was posted to the City of Edina website in June of 2017. The survey was used to gather the public’s ideas and thoughts on existing barriers, potential improvements, and walking and biking routes they currently use. The survey included sections with questions related to walking and biking. The survey asked participants how frequently they visit destinations via foot and bicycle and to rank destinations where routes should be prioritized. Participants had the opportunity to rank the following destinations as priorities: • Recreation or exercise• Cultural, religious, or community events• School• Shopping• Bus stop or train station • Sports events or sports activities• Work• Visit friends or relatives• Bars or restaurants It also included questions similar to those used in the “opportunities” and “barriers” dot-boards to identify current challenges and potential improvements. Several questions included the same options that were available to participants at the in-person Open House and Pop Up events. At the completion of the survey on September 15th, almost 700 people had responded and completed at least a portion of the survey. More than 500 of those participants fully completed the entire survey. To review all the responses received, please see Appendix C. Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | B-30 Key Points: • The top three barriers to walking were (1) a lack of trails and sidewalks to desired destinations, (2) feeling unsafe around motorized traffic, and (3) destinations are too far apart. • The top three barriers to biking were (1) feeling unsafe around motorized traffic, (2) lack of trails or bike lanes to desired destinations, and (3) feeling unsafe at intersections. • Participants most frequently selected that “closing existing biking and walking gaps by building more trails, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities“ would make it easier for them to walk and bike more often. • In the walking portion of the survey, “sidewalks, trails, and walking routes covered in ice and snow during winter” was an important barrier keeping residents from walking more often. B-31 | Appendix - The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6.2 Wikimapping Key Themes from the Interactive MapThe project’s interactive online map (“Wikimap”) was posted to the City of Edina website in June of 2017. The map was used to gather ideas and specific locations for existing barriers, potential new routes, and popular walking and biking routes. Data from the Wikimap was pulled in mid-September, 2017. The Wikimap asked participants to locate:• Important destinations in Edina• Current walk routes• Current biking routes• Routes they would like to walk• Routes they would like to bike• Unpleasant or dangerous walking routes• Unpleasant or dangerous bike routes• Barrier locations for walking• Barrier locations for biking• Ideas for improving walking• Ideas for improving biking Over 200 registered users provided comments on the online map. The comments were downloaded for analysis into a GIS database and incorporation into the plan. Suggestion Open House Current Biking Routes 26 Current Walking Routes 23 Routes they would like to bike 33 Routes they would like to walk 12 Unpleasant or dangerous bike routes 35 Unpleasant or dangerous walking routes 29 Barrier locations for biking 36 Barrier location for walking 46 Important destinations in Edina 54 Ideas for improving biking 14 Ideas for improving walking 13 TOTAL 318 Suggestion Count Number and type of map comments received through the Wikimap The City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | 32 Key Points• Participants identified important destinations centers around the Edina Community Center, Pamela Park, and the Southdale Area.• Participants are already using the new Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail to get to their destinations.• Many barrier locations involve crossing county roads or state highways.• There is a higher number of current bike routes in the northeast and southeast quadrants.• France Avenue. 44th Street and 50th Street were identified as unpleasant or dangerous routes, and no users reported using them for any of the bicycle travel.