Active Living Plan for Becker, Clay, Otter Tail,
& Wilkin Counties
2013
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Active Living Plan for Becker, Clay, Otter Tail
& Wilkin Counties
2013
Prepared by:
West Central Initiative
1000 Western Avenue
PO Box 318
Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0318
218-739-2239
www.wcif.org
Kayla Rossiter, Principal Author
Patrick Hollister, Contributing Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4
What is Active Living .......................................................................................................... 5
Community Assessment..................................................................................................... 8
Becker County .................................................................................................................... 9
Clay County....................................................................................................................... 12
Ottertail County ................................................................................................................ 16
Wilkin County ................................................................................................................... 19
Active Transportation Advisory Partnership (ATAP).......................................................... 21
Active Living Plan ............................................................................................................. 23
Regional Current Conditions & Significant Area Projects ................................................ 24
Desirable Components of an Active Transportation Plan ................................................ 34
Implementation Approach ............................................................................................... 38
Domains of Active Living .................................................................................................. 41
Appendix........................................................................................................................... 45
Attachment A: Complete Streets Sample Ordinance ....................................................... 46
Attachment B: Walkability Checklist ................................................................................ 47
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Acknowledgements
This project could not have been possible without the support of the Minnesota Department of
Health (MDH), which is leading the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). Grants were
awarded to Minnesota communities to help increase the number of Minnesotans who use forms of
Active Transportation such as walking and biking.
PartnerSHIP 4 Health, and as a result WCI, is one of the recipients of Community Transformation
Grant (CTG) funding and is overseeing efforts in Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties.
An Active Transportation Advisory Partnership (ATAP) was created to help lead the process.
Members of the ATAP were selected with several factors in mind, including the following:
1. Geographical Diversity: We sought representatives from a variety of communities in our fourcounty area.
2. Professional Diversity: We sought representatives from a variety of different professional
perspectives.
3. Health Inequities: We sought representatives from both communities with significant
populations suffering health inequities (i.e., Pelican Rapids, White Earth, etc.), and from
organizations that serve populations suffering health inequities (i.e., Freedom Resource
Center, West Central Continuum of Care, Alzheimer’s Association).
The following is the membership of the ATAP team:
Nate Algard, Executive Director, Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
Jane Butzer, MnDOT - Program Coordinator, MnDOT - District 4
Shawn Donais, Area Parks and Trails Supervisor, DNR
Dan Edwards, City Engineer, City of Fergus Falls
Neal Folstad, Wilkin County Commissioner
Evie Fox, Breckenridge Representative, Active Living Committee
Brad Green, Public Works Director, City of Detroit Lakes
Keely Ihry, Tobacco Prevention and School Coordinator, PartnerSHIP 4 Health / Clay County Public
Health
Chuck Johnson, EDA Director, City of Perham
Kent Kortlever, Police Chief, City of Battle Lake
Hank Ludtke, Mayor, City of Frazee
Mark Masten, Business Manager, Fergus Falls Public Schools
Jerry Ness, Superintendent, Fergus Falls Public Schools
Lonnie Neuner, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Lake Park
Carla Solem, West Central Continuum of Care Coordinator
Don Solga, City Administrator, City of Pelican Rapids
Dawn Sherk ,GIS Technician/Transportation Planner, Department of Transportation, White Earth
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Jess Steinbrenner, Regional Care Consultant, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota
Stan Thurlow, City Planner, Cities of Breckenridge and Dilworth
Rebecca Waldera, Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
Melody Webb, Area Supervisor, MN DNR - Parks & Trails
Rick West, County Engineer, Otter Tail County
Lisa Workman, Executive Director, Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce
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Introduction
In response to increasing rates of chronic disease and rising health care costs, legislation called for
the creation of a plan to fund and implement comprehensive statewide health improvement. The
plan, which was developed in consultation with State Community Health Services Advisory
Committee and Minnesota Department of Health Executive Office, addresses risk factors for
preventable illness and death in the U.S., including tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor
nutrition. As part of meeting these goals it is important to look at the way communities have been
designed and start planning for active forms of transportation. To address the need for active
transportation in our communities, WCI in correlation with PartnerSHIP 4 Health is tasked with
creating an Active Transportation Plan as well as the implementation of that plan. At this time the
Community Transformation Grant (CTG) project is funded through 2016. During this time the plan
will be updated yearly to reflect the progress that has been made and identify new work areas.
West Central Initiative partnered with PartnerSHIP 4 Health and the Active Transportation Advisory
Partnership (ATAP) team to develop this plan and begin implementation.
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What is Active Living?
Active Living is a comprehensive approach to incorporating physical activity into daily routines. An
important focus of active living is environmental, Systems, and policy change. WCI and PS4H
approach Active Living work utilizing the Community Action Model developed by Active Living by
Design (www.activelivingbydesign.com). This model includes the 5 “p” approach to active living:
(The descriptions below are from the Active Living by Design website.)
Preparation
While not limited to the early stages of an active living initiative,
preparation is a critical first step in creating a physically active
community. Preparation is the deliberate process of getting ready for
action. This includes developing and maintaining a community
partnership to work collectively. This strategy also entails collecting
relevant data to inform program planning and pursuing financial and
other resources.
Promotion
Effective promotion or communications efforts are vital to the
success of any active living program. Communications are the
means by which the project connects with the public. Specific
messages include the benefits of active living and the
importance of community environments in promoting healthy
living. As part of this process, presentations, news releases, fact
sheets, and other forms of communication are evaluated to
determine whether they truly connect with the intended
audiences. Promotion strategies should also help to ensure that
other policy, programmatic and infrastructure goals are successfully achieved.
Programs
Programs are organized on-going activities that engage
individuals in physical activity either directly or indirectly. Active
living programs provide direct access to physical activity
opportunities; such as walking clubs or bicycle recycle
initiatives. Other programmatic approaches reward individuals
for adopting more active habits through incentives or other
encouragements, such as benefits for employees or students
who walk or bicycle to work or school.
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Policy
Policy development is the key to institutionalizing health-supportive environments. Active living
partnerships should identify and attempt to influence changes in public policies
and standards as well as organizational practices. These efforts will include
advocacy, relationship building with policy makers, presentations to policy
boards, and influencing employer or school policies. Educating policy makers as well as citizens, professionals and advocates - about the need for local
environments that support active living -- is an essential component of this
strategy. In general, policy tactics are those that end with a policy change (e.g.,
adoption of greenway master plan, pedestrian friendly street design guidelines).
Physical Projects
Physical projects are strategies to directly impact built environments,
removing barriers to physical activity and enhance safety (e.g. trails,
pedestrian improvements at intersections). While the built environment
is heavily determined by public policies, active living partnerships should
also look for opportunities to improve physical spaces that do not rely on
a policy decision per se. Physical projects include a wide range of sizes
from community trails to sidewalks to signage pointing out active living
opportunities on taking the stairs.
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Approach
WCI and PS4H used the strategic planning model to complete a plan for active living in each of our
four counties. The plan includes a strategic vision for active living, including specific objectives and
strategies. It is also the goal of SHIP to make significant measureable progress on changing peoples’
behaviors in a relatively short amount of time. With that goal in mind, the approach will be to
implement high priority strategies that have strong support from the ATAP and the local leadership
teams.
Purpose of the Plan
The purpose of this plan is to articulate a strategic vision for active living over the next one to five
years. Active living is a fundamental change in what transportation health has been traditionally
considered, and provides a unique opportunity for new partnerships. This plan does not represent
the end of our active living efforts, it represents the beginning. Multiple agencies, including WCI,
Counties, Cities, medical facilities, and schools should be able to buy-into this plan and work towards
successful implementation.
Document Summary
The remainder of this document consists of three sections. The first section, Community
Assessment, provides context for active living in the form of a short-term and long-term needs
analysis. The next section, the Action Plan, provides the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Strategies for
active living in the region. Finally, the Implementation Approach outlines how communities can use
this plan to start to get traction on the active living action plan.
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Community Assessment
The community assessment focuses largely on the four-county area as well as several of the
communities located within this area. While there are concepts discussed for specific communities,
these concepts may also be incorporated into planning for other communities in the region. The
context for active living is different throughout the region, with each community approaching active
living a little differently because of their unique abilities, priorities, funding opportunities, and
population needs. While the primary focus of SHIP is policy, systems, and environmental change, this
document also addresses issues such as education and developing partnerships that are critical to
successful implementation.
Since this is an initial look at these communities and a first year Active Living Plan our look
at these communities and counties is broad. We are laying the frame work so going forward
we can expand on these areas. As we work more in each area we will learn more fully how to
best integrate our work in active transportation to the needs of each community and county.
Information for this plan came from those participating in our Active Transportation Advisory
Partnership (ATAP) group. We relied heavily upon their input as residents and professionals
in their communities and counties. For subsequent plan we extrapolate that we will be more
connected in the region and are able to do further outreach to solicit information from a
broader range of stakeholders.
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Becker County
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Active Living Context
Current Condition
 Frazee
o Working towards passing a Complete Streets policy
o MN Design Team coming Summer/Fall 2013
 The MN Design Team will give recommendations on changes Frazee can
make long and short term to increase the viability of their town
o Corridor Investment Management Strategy (CIMS) Grant Submitted.
 This is a grant through MnDOT, information can be found at this web address
as to what conditions apply and projects are eligible
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cims/about.html
o Heartland Trail study and downtown bicycle study being conducted with Apex
Engineering in the summer of 2013
 This study examines the possibilities of how to route the Heartland Trail
expansion through Frazee
o State water trail Adopt-a-River program will be cleaning up the Ottertail river after the
summer tubers are gone
o Received bike racks from PartnerSHIP 4 Health
o Are applying in July 2013 for the Bike Friendly Community Designation
o Hosting a Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 course Fall 2013
o Rides held in Frazee include
 Frazee Invitational
 5 & 10K during Turkey Days
 Run the Rose
o Received a Safe Routes to School Planning grant
 Other Areas
o Installation of a box culvert by Detroit Lakes for the future Heartland Trail connection
o Lake Park is improving access around Hwy 10 with the construction of a south
frontage road
o Lake Park is installing additional light near the new school
Short-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Becker County Meeting
 Frazee
o Bicycle-friendly Community application to be submitted
 July 2013
o Safe Routes to School Planning Process will begin Aug 2013
o Engineering RFP being done for Frazee to illustrate the route of the Heartland Trail
through town
 Due March 2013
o Make downtown more bike-friendly through design
 This is being discussed in correlation with the Apex design study for the
Heartland Trail route
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New Bike Racks located in Frazee
o City Hall (received Spring 2013)
o School (received Spring 2013)
April 2013 TS 101 Class at Frazee Event Center
(Safe bike riding and maintenance)
Purchase Police bikes for use by local law enforcement
Hold a Bike maintenance class with community education
Signage-Pedestrian Crossing, Crosswalk needed throughout town as well as relocating the
current pedestrian crossing at the school
Flashing light or other pedestrian enhancements are needed at 7-12 school
 An idea is to adjust the location of the crosswalk
A Paint Machine is requested by the city of Frazee so they can make safety and other
improvements throughout town. These include:
 Bike lanes
 Crosswalk
 Bike Blvd. along Main Street*, along 2nd and County Road 87
 Signage along routes listed above
 *RFP will identify “downtown corridor”
Bike racks-locations to be determined by corridors (Main, 2nd and CR 87)
Bike maps may be something they would like to look into printing
Promotion materials/website is another thing they may want to do to promote any
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Long-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Becker County Meeting
 Frazee
o Find opportunities to enhance and integrate local trails
 Heartland Trail
 North Country Trail
o Develop Safe Routes to School Plan
 Implement recommendations
o Implement RFP recommendations
 including Bridge over the bridge over the water
 Turtle-crossing signs
 River walk on the east side
 Discuss creating a trail on tax forfeit land in the south
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Clay County
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Active Living Context
Current Condition
Active In Moorhead (AIM) is a partnership between the City of Moorhead, Fargo-Moorhead
Metropolitan Council of Governments and Clay County Public Health. The Active In Moorhead project
is supported by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) through Prevention Minnesota,
Blue Cross’ long-term statewide health improvement initiative. Tobacco settlement proceeds fund
this work to tackle the root causes of preventable heart disease and cancer. AIM receives funding
from Blue Cross Blue Shield AIM works to incorporate physical activity into daily routines, through the
community’s design.
Summary of 2008-2009 activities
 Updated Moorhead’s Comprehensive Plan to include active living principals
(http://www.ci.moorhead.mn.us/Uploads/Moorhead_Comp_Plan_Draft_for_Council_Review
_Nov_09.pdf)
 Held a series of 4 neighborhood and 2 college meetings to gather information around active
living
(http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/publications/AIM/NeighborhoodMeetingResults_FINAL.pd
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 Sent out a generalizable survey around active living to the Moorhead community
(http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/publications/AIM/2009ActiveInMoorheadReport.pdf)
 Held a Complete Streets Policy Workshop
o Metro COG then wrote Fargo Moorhead Metropolitan Area Complete Streets Policy
Statement – was approved by their Board in November 2010 – cities were then
asked to adopt this statement (
 Other speakers included:
o Mark Fenton
o 2 representatives from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking
o Jim Charlier
Summary of 2010
 First Streets Alive! (Fargo-Moorhead’s Open Streets Event) was held on 2 dates August 29th
and September 19th approximately 6,500 people attended the 2 events
 A Safe Routes to School program was piloted in 1 Moorhead Elementary School – with the
kick-off being Walk to School Day, events continued with an ‘active student card’ where
students would receive prizes for walking or biking
Summary of 2011
 Update of Fargo-Moorhead’s Master Bicycle Pedestrian Plan was updated
(http://fmmetrocog.org/new/assets/documents/bike%20plan/January_2012_body.pdf)
 Hosted a presentation by Chris Leinberger
 2nd StreetsAlive was hosted
o Mini-StreetsAlive was held in 2011 and 2012
 All 3 elementary schools started SRTS programs – received mini-grants
 Join The Movement grassroots initiative was kicked-off
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 Gave away 10 bike racks to Moorhead businesses
 Moorhead received designation as a Playful City USA
Summary of 2012
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City of Moorhead passed a new Multi-use Zoning Ordinance for its 3 downtown corridors
City of Moorhead passed updated Sub-division Ordinances
Moorhead’s first bicycle lanes were put down between the 2 college neighborhoods
15 more bicycle racks were given out
All 3 elementary and 1 middle school participated in SRTS activities
Received Playful City Designation again in 2012
Held the 1st Valley Bicycle Summit
3rd StreetsAlive was held – participation was around 13,000 people
Applied for Corridor Investment Management Strategy (CIMS) funding from MnDOT for (list the
project)
Is installing a crosswalk at Hwy 75/8th Street and 10th Avenue
Will improve pedestrian accessibility at several other intersections
Barnesville
o Applied for CIMS funding from MnDOT for (list the project)
o Recently complete Safe Routes to School planning process
o Received a Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant
Other Areas
o Hawley is installing a signal system at Clay CR 31/33 intersection to make it safer for
pedestrians to cross
o Glyndon bike racks/bike-pedestrian facility
Short-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Clay County Meeting
 Moorhead
o Various SRTS plans; implement recommendations
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Dilworth
o Received funding for a Safe Routes to School project
o Increase signage for bike/pedestrian use
o Snow removal issue for sidewalks
o Bike racks at DGF elementary
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Clay County/County Wide
o Pass Complete Streets Policies
Long-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Clay County Meeting
 Moorhead
o ADA compliant sidewalks/curb cuts
o Better trail/sidewalk connections
o Easier crossing at Hwy 10 and 34th Street
o Separated crossing of Hwy 10 east of downtown
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Bike trail from Moorhead to Buffalo River State Park
FM Metro Cog Bike/Pedestrian plan
Moorhead-Fergus Falls trail connection
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Dilworth
o 7th Street Bike/Pedestrian Trail
o Better linkages with Moorhead as identified in the FM Metro Cog Bike/Pedestrian
plan
o Add more sidewalks in Dilworth and Barnesville
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o Heartland Trail extension
o Barnesville trail along Hwy 34 from Dairy Queen to Park
o Utilize the Statewide Bike Plan as a way to promote local trails
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Otter Tail County
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Active Living Context
Current Condition
 Fergus Falls
o Preliminary plans drawn up for the canoe carry out, this will be behind the Fire Hall
o Applied for Bike Friendly Community designation
o Bike Task Force recently started
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Battle Lake
o Glendalough trail being built from Battle Lake to Glendalough State Park
o Hwy 78 project will redesign downtown using Complete Streets principals as well as
designing for ADA compliance
o Host a yearly Bike Rodeo (over 20 year tradition)
o Police give out coupons for free ice cream to kids wearing bike helmets
o Wenonga Days 5k run
o Recently completed a Safe Routes to School plan
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Perham
o Wildflower trail and Cal Miller Bike trail
o Recently completed a Safe Routes to School plan
o Hosts a yearly bike rodeo
o Host a 5k during Turtle Days
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Other Area
o Pelican Rapids is working to identify and mark existing community walking routes and
establishing a bike path west to east through the city
o Yearly run held at Maplewood State Park
Short-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Ottertail County Meeting
 App for iPhone
o Bike trails
o Walking trails
o River walk
o Bathrooms
 Upgrading River walk signs
 Battle Lake-Glendalough Cattail bike racks-with info signs
 Otter Tail Scenic Byway bike racks
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Have information racks in the community or attached to bike racks where people can get
safe biking information as well as local information on trails and events
Add more bike racks or produce a Bike rack map
Maps; bike racks, trails, etc.
Marketing/mapmaking
Less expensive items from 2013 SRTS infrastructure applications
Enhanced crossing in Battle Lake
Grinding in crosswalk in Fergus Falls by Kennedy Secondary School
o As opposed to painting on pedestrian crossings, grinding them in produces a longer
lasting crosswalk
Safety improvements are needed at the crossing between M & H and Otter Tail Power or
Liquor Store on Union
Bike/pedestrian Safety education materials/videos
Long-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Ottertail County Meeting
 Fergus Falls
o Bike lanes on Lincoln
o Fix signal for bike crossing at Hwys 210 and 82
o Otter Tail River Canoe Access behind fire station
o Extend River Walk west past I-94 redevelopment
o Trail from Pebble Lake Road to Prairie Wetlands Center
o Fix trail section from Lakeview Drive to Diversion Drive
o Connect Central Lakes Trail to Heartland Trail
o Sculpture in roundabout
o Extend Central Lakes Trail
o Lake Alice (2015) bike lane around lake
o Bike trail from YMCA to Mount Faith and connect to Hwy 1 trail
o Lincoln Avenue trail to Western Avenue
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Battle Lake
o Hwy 78 trail from Battle Lake to Ottertail
o Trail on Front Street to Hwy 78
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 Sidewalk on East side of Hwy 59 from Hwy 9 to downtown
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Wilkin County
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Active Living Context
Current Condition
 Breckenridge
o PartnerSHIP 4 Health provided them with $4999 to complete various Active
Transportation projects
o Have bike trail on several roads including Main Street
 This is a trail marked by signs and could use some pavement marking
o Host numerous walks and runs including:
 Poker Walk in Aug
 Historic Walk
 Soup Walk
 Zoo Walk
o Host a yearly Bike Rodeo
o Have Share the Road signs around town
o Completed a CIMS application for (project)
o Host Bike or Walk to School Week events
Short-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Wilkin County Meeting
 Breckenridge
o Make the Flood wall “artistic” and provide a trail along that area
o Bike racks
o Share the Road education campaign
o Improve Hwy 75 to County Rd 20
 Accommodate for bikers, pedestrians
o Enhanced crossing-flashing light
 By Dairy Queen
 On Hwy 75 by skating rink-path crosses
o Look at SRTS plan for improvements
Long-Term Active Transportation Opportunities Identified though Wilkin County Meeting
 Breckenridge
o Bike path paved/completed
 Hwy 14 past elevators to bridge
o Bike path on east side of dike
o Bike path over dike (scenic)
o River walk along dike
o Trail from Wilkin Avenue to the Hospital
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Active Transportation Advisory Partnership (ATAP)
The following list of ideas to improve biking and walking opportunities in our four-county area was
identified as a result of discussion and initial brainstorming at the ATAP Kick-off Meeting Held Feb 7th
2013. After consideration of all of these options, it was decided that we would move forward with
funding $20,000 worth of bike racks to be distributed throughout the four counties. An email or
letter was sent to each City within this region and those who returned the form were granted their
request for a rack. More information can be found in the Low Hanging Fruit/Quick Wins section later
in this plan.
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Promote and enhance Heartland Trail
Create a trail from Wilkin Avenue to St. Francis Hospital (Breckenridge)
Extend North Country Trail (Frazee to Vergas)
Promote and sign Glendalough Trail to Battle Lake
Develop and promote biking and economic development fund campaign
Look for opportunities to upgrade and make ADA improvements (sidewalks and
intersections)
Look for opportunities to improve Accessibility of trails for all users
Would like a permanently paved Trail Head in Fergus Falls along the Central Lakes Trail
Seek a Central Lakes Trail Connection to downtown Fergus Falls
Seek a Fergus Falls trail connection to Becker County
Look into creating a 4-County Region Trail Plan
Identify significant destinations for biking and walking and safe routes
Create a Phone Map-Ap/QR-Code
o Wahpeton
o Frazee
o North Country Trail
Look into GPS for bikes
Discuss if the crosswalks time-long enough for kids/handicapped?
Discuss Bike trail connection-Frazee to Fischer Century Farm
Provide and promote Bike racks throughout the region
Look for ways to improve and create Pedestrian-friendly road crossings
o Infrastructure
o Education for bikers, walkers and motorists
Encourage bike rental kiosks
o Alexandria
o Detroit Lakes
Educate citizens about their availability of hand and other specialty bikes
Possibly have a League Cycling Instructor course focused on hand bikes
Ask residents: “What keeps you from commuting by bike/foot?” and address those issues
Create events for dog owners or other specific demographics to be active
“Can’t see crosswalks under snow and ice” address snow issues
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Explore Bike trail from Pelican Rapids to Maplewood State Park
Fergus Falls-River walk-Mill property
o Enhance safety and security along River walk
Teach bicycle maintenance courses in the region
Encourage bicycle recycling
Exploring on-road bike facilities
Additional discussion was held at our ATAP meeting on March 21st 2013. This discussion primarily
focused around $20,000 in funding that is available for projects in the four-county area. The
discussion outline is as follows:
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Bike racks-$20,000 worth
o with information station
Share the Road signs-$20,000
Education for elementary children
o Bike rodeo
o Uniform education flyer
Shared use bikes-nice ride
Provide benches
Bikes/bike helmets-give away
Incentives for survey
Bike education-adults
o How do we engage?
o Freebies?
Education motorists
o How to behave around bikes
o Share the Road; let people know what they mean
Media campaign: newspaper, Facebook, Twitter, hand out info (MNDOT), fliers, etc. Work
with local police
Governor’s Fit City
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Active Living Plan
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Regional Current Conditions & Significant Area Projects
Adventure Cycling Route (Source: www.adventurecycling.org)
Adventure Cycling is a national for-profit company that promotes bicycle travel around the United
States. Their route through Minnesota is the only place in the country that cyclists can choose to go
on either a northern route or a southern route. The map below depicts both routes. The Southern
route goes through our CTG area and is of regional significance to this project. Below is the map of
the two routes from the Adventure Cycling Association in Minnesota
Heart Land Trail (Source: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/heartland/index.html)
The Heartland State Trail was one of the first rail-to-trail projects in the country. It is a 49 mile
multiple use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level
abandoned railroad grade except for a four mile segment north of Walker, on sharply rolling terrain.
The 27 mile segment between Park Rapids and Walker has a paved surface. This segment also has
a second grassy treadway for horseback riding and mountain biking. The 20 mile segment from
Walker to Cass Lake is also paved, with a partial dual treadway for snowmobiles with studded
tracks.
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The entire trail is groomed in the winter for snowmobiling; however, studded tracks are prohibited
on the asphalt. The Heartland also provides connections to many miles of groomed snowmobile
trails in the Hubbard County Grant-in-Aid system.
Central Lakes Trail (source: www.centrallakestrail.com)
The Central Lakes Trail begins at the southeast edge of Fergus Falls and is available for all to enjoy.
This 14 foot wide, 55 mile long, nearly level, paved trail.
The trail is open to non-motorized visitors with the exception of snowmobiles during the winter
season. It is great for walking, running, bicycling, in-line skating, roller skiing, wheelchairs, etc.
The trail is built on a former railroad line stretching between Fergus Falls and Osakis. It additionally
passes through the communities of Dalton, Ashby, Melby, Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria,
and Nelson. The trail traverses through, or next to, a scenic mixture of woodlands, grasslands, lakes,
wetlands, and farm country.
The Central Lakes Trail is connected to the Lake Wobegon Trail; which extends from Osakis to St.
Joseph (48 miles) and also to Holdingford. An additional connection from the Lake Wobegon Trail to
the Morrison County trail has been completed. This results in a total paved trail length of
approximately130 miles.
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Vision and Goals
Active Living Vision
Through deliberate, collective action, Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties will be a place:
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Where there exists a mutual respect among all modes of transportation
That is as accessible for bicyclists and pedestrians as it is for motor vehicles
Where physical activity is safe, easy and accessible, and a common occurrence for residents
That has strong connections – allowing people to comfortably navigate to and from
destinations in communities
Where children can safely walk and bicycle to school
Goals
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Implement policies and practices that create active communities by increasing opportunities
for non-motorized transportation and access to community recreational activities.
Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities into standard transportation improvement
programs (TIP) or capital improvement plans (CIP) throughout the Region.
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Objectives and Strategies
Objective 1: Generate community-wide support for active living
Strategy 1.1 – Utilize the local leadership teams to educate, inform, and
increase the amount of “buy-in” across the region for active living
Description- The local leadership teams are in a great position to expand the
amount of “buy-in” for active living in each county. This includes reaching out
to engineering departments, elected officials, citizens, and other departments
and organizations that may have an interest in active living.
Priorities: Reach out to cities and school districts, particularly those with
significant populations suffering health inequities.
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 1.2- Partner on high priorities with a wide range of community
organizations
Description- There are a wide variety for opportunities and methods to
consider when implementing active living. Creating effective partnerships may
be the best way to tackle these opportunities at the local level. It will be
important to leave open the option to continue to evaluate, plan, and
implement new active living initiatives as they arise. There are also ample
opportunities across the region for grass-root organizing to implement existing
initiatives.
Priorities: Engage new communities, particularly those with significant
populations suffering health inequities.
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
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Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Objective 2: Promote policies that create and support an active living
environment
Strategy 2.1- Complete Walk Audits in population centers (also focus of other
communities of interest within our region)
Description- One of the primary benefits of a walk audit is to develop an action
plan with strategies to improve walkability in communities. It also serves as a
chance for public input and buy-in.
Priorities: Choose one city in each of the four counties for a Walk Audit
Timeline: 2013-2014
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Dilworth – Keely Ihry
Frazee – Jonathan Smith
Breckenridge – Kristin Nicholson
Pelican Rapids – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 2.2- Present the Active Living Toolkit and seek resolutions of support
from each County Board (Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin), and other significant
communities in our region as deemed necessary by the ATAP.
Priorities: Reach out to County Boards
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Steve Neppl
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 2.3- Develop Complete Streets Policies for municipalities, or
incorporate concepts into Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) or
Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
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Priorities: Choose one City in each of three Counties to focus efforts on the
adoption of a Complete Streets policy
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Glyndon – Patrick Hollister
Lake Park – Patrick Hollister
Pelican Rapids – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 2.4- Develop (parks and) trails plans where opportunities present
themselves, with a focus on active transportation (using human powered
transportation such as bicycling and walking to get to destinations such as
schools, places of employment, and residential areas.)
Priority: Plan for a Multi-Use Path Connection between Pelican Rapids and
Perham
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Officials and MnDOT District 4 Officials
Lead Contacts:
Pelican Rapids – Don Solga
Perham – Chuck Johnson
Otter Tail County – Rick West
MnDOT District 4 – Jane Butzer
West Central Initiative – Wayne Hurley
PartnerSHIP 4 Health – Patrick Hollister
Objective 3: Provide essential infrastructure that makes physical activity an
easy, accessible and enjoyable option
Strategy 3.1 Pursue Federal transportation funds, including Transportation
Alternatives, Safe Routes to School, and other funding as available to provide
pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Priorities: Encourage Cities and Counties to apply for the next rounds of SRTS
and CIMS grants, particularly those cities with significant populations suffering
health inequities.
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
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Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 3.2 Install signage that provides a safe, clear, and seamless trip to
key destinations
Description- There is a wide variety of options for pedestrian and/or bicycle
scale signage. Good examples include Share-the-Road Signage, way-finding
signs (that help guide pedestrians and bicyclists to destinations), and bicycle
routes signs.
Priorities: Walking Route Signage for Pelican Rapids
Timeline: Summer 2013
Champions: Janet Lindberg
Lead Contacts:
Pelican Rapids – Don Solga
PartnerSHIP 4 Health – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Janet Lindberg
Strategy 3.3- Install bicycle racks at important destinations (such as schools,
businesses, parks, etc.)
Priorities: Offer one free bike rack to each city in our four-county area
Timeline: Summer/Fall 2013
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Kayla Rossiter
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 3.4- Include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, wide shoulders, and/or
separated bicycle trails in appropriate road reconstruction projects OR as
stand-alone transportation projects
Priorities: 2013 Highway 78 Complete Streets Project in Battle Lake
Timeline: Summer and Fall 2013
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Battle Lake – Wanda Berg-Vorgert
PartnerSHIP 4 Health – Patrick Hollister
BL Arts Advisory Committee – Reba Gilliand
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Objective 4: Develop programs and promotions that highlight existing
opportunities to be physically active
Strategy 4.1- Host a variety of events that have an active component
Description- this could take on many forms. The following are a few options
 A lead group (i.e. a service organization, group of community
leaders or active citizens) could take the lead on organizing a
centrally and conveniently located active living event
 Host a geocaching event (using a GPS device to find hidden
containers) to highlight key pedestrian and bicycle routes
and/or parks and trails
 Organize community bicycle rides
 Host a 5k walk/run
 Start a bicycle or walking club
Priorities: Increase Participation in Bike or Walk to Work or School Week,
particularly in those communities with significant populations suffering health
inequities.
Timeline: 2014-2015
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Karen Nitzkorski
Wilkin County – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
Strategy 4.2- Develop pedestrian and bicycle route maps
Priorities: Develop GIS Pedestrian and Bicycle Maps for the cities that are
currently pursuing Bicycle-Friendly Community status
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Officials and Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Moorhead – Keely Ihry, Jason Artley
Frazee – Jonathan Smith
Battle Lake – Wanda Berg-Vorgert
Fergus Falls – Anne Martens
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PartnerSHIP 4 Health – Patrick Hollister
West Central Initiative – Kayla Rossiter
Strategy 4.3- Develop active living brochures, highlighting concepts such as
“Rules of the Road” and “Share the Trail” to highlight expectations and laws
for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Priorities: Create a Brochure for the Four-County Area
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Officials and Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Kristin Nicholson
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
West Central Initiative – Kayla Rossiter
Strategy 4.4- Paint, repaint, and sign marked crosswalks – particularly along
desirable pedestrian and bicycle routes
Priorities: Identify intersections or other crossings in need of signage,
particularly in those communities or neighborhoods with significant
populations suffering health inequities.
Timeline: 2013-2015
Champions: Local Officials and Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Clay County – Keely Ihry
Becker County – Guy Fischer
Wilkin County – Patrick Hollister
Otter Tail County – Patrick Hollister
West Central Initiative – Kayla Rossiter
Objective 5: Increase education related to bicycling
Strategy 5.1 – Work with the bicycle Alliance of MN and other organizations to
host TS 101 courses. Encourage those who have completed the TS 101
course to become League Cycling Instructors.
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Priorities: TS-101 Class in Frazee in the Summer/Fall of 2013
Timeline: Summer/Fall 2013
Champions: PartnerSHIP 4 Health, Local League Cycling Instructors
Lead Contacts:
City of Frazee – Jonathan Smith
PartnerSHIP 4 Health – Patrick Hollister
Minnesota Dept. of Health – Matthew Dyrdahl
Bicycle Alliance of MN – Natalie Gille
League Cycling Instructors – Kayla Rossiter
Joe Mahunik
Dave Sanderson
Strategy 5.2- Host Bike Rodeos and related events in local communities and
local schools.
Priorities: Hold bike rodeos in various cities in the spring/summer of 2014
Timeline: Spring/Summer 2014
Champions: Local Active Living Advocates
Lead Contacts:
Fergus Falls – Patrick Hollister
Pelican Rapids – Patrick Hollister
Breckenridge – Nate Harder
Detroit Lakes – Karen Nitzkorski
Perham – Karen Nitzkorski
Barnesville – Karen Nitzkorski
Henning – Karen Nitzkorski
West Central Initiative – Kayla Rossiter
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Desirable Components of an Active Transportation Partner
For this section the ATAP team reviewed best practices from Complete Streets, Bike Friendly
Communities, general city policies, and Walk Friendly Communities. This list is meant to serve as a
guide and should not be construed as requirements for participating in the CTG program. WCI and
PS4H staffs are available to assist your community in pursuing these best practices.
Complete Streets
What are “Complete Streets”? (source: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/completestreets)
Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for
all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities
are able to safely move along and across a complete street. Complete Streets make it easy to cross
the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work. They allow buses to run on time and make it safe for
people to walk to and from transit stations.
What do Complete Streets policies do?
Creating complete streets means transportation agencies must change their approach to community
roads. By adopting a Complete Streets policy, communities direct their transportation planners and
engineers to routinely design and operate the entire right of way to enable safe access for all users,
regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. This means that every transportation project will
make the street network better and safer for drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists –
making your town a better place to live. The National Complete Streets Coalition has identified the
elements of an ideal Complete Streets policy to help you write one for your town.
The Many Types of Complete Streets
There is no singular design prescription for Complete Streets; each street is unique and responds to
its community context. Roadways that are planned and designed using a Complete Streets approach
may include: sidewalks, bike lanes (or wide paved shoulders), special bus lanes, comfortable and
accessible public transportation stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, median islands,
accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, narrower travel lanes, roundabouts, and more.
A “complete” street in a rural area will look quite different from a “complete” street in a highly urban
area, but both are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road. The
following information demonstrates the variety of options in creating roads that are safe for all users,
regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation.
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An ideal Complete Streets policy:
Includes a vision for how and why the community wants to complete its streets
Specifies that ‘all users’ includes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit passengers of
all ages and abilities, as well as trucks, buses and automobiles.
Applies to both new and retrofit projects, including design, planning, maintenance,
and operations, for the entire right of way.
Makes any exceptions specific and sets a clear procedure that requires high-level
approval of exceptions.
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Encourages street connectivity and aims to create a comprehensive, integrated,
connected network for all modes.
Is adoptable by all agencies to cover all roads.
Directs the use of the latest and best design criteria and guidelines while
recognizing the need for flexibility in balancing user needs.
Directs that Complete Streets solutions will complement the context of the
community.
Establishes performance standards with measurable outcomes.
Includes specific next steps for implementation of the policy
________ Complete Streets Policy passed (check when complete)
List ways they have utilized this policy, some examples would include:
Narrowing streets, striping bike lanes, including sidewalks in new development, rain
gardens, pedestrian streetscaping, use of bump-outs on corners, use of pedestrian
islands, other projects as identified
Bicycle Friendly Community
About the BFC Program (source: www.bikeleague.org/bfa)
The Bicycle Friendly Community Program (BFC) provides a roadmap to improve conditions for
bicycling in your community and offers national recognition for communities that actively support
bicycling. A Bicycle Friendly Community welcomes cyclists by providing safe accommodation for
cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation.
Benefits
Encouraging bicycling is a simple way towards improving public health. With more people bicycling,
communities experience reduced traffic demands, improved air quality and greater physical fitness.
In addition, Bicycle Friendly Communities are places with a high quality of life, where people want to
live, work, and visit. Building such a community can translate into a more connected, physically
active, and environmentally sustainable community that enjoys increased property values, business
growth, increased tourism, and more transportation choices for citizens.
How to Apply or Renew your Application
To be included in the next review cycle and possibly join those communities earning the award,
submit the Bicycle Friendly Community application by the next application deadline; there are two
application deadlines per year, one in February and the other in July. Renewals are due every four
years after a community is designated so that the League of American Bicyclists can continue to
recognize your progress. Please note that award levels may change after each application.
Award Determination
A judging panel of national bicycle experts reviews and scores the application and consults with local
cyclists in your community. The League of American Bicyclists awards Bicycle Friendly Community
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designations at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond level and acknowledges
communities that are close to becoming bicycle friendly, but still have some room to grow, with an
Honorable Mention. The names of the communities that do not achieve an award or an Honorable
Mention will not be publicized.
An award is designated for four years, at which point a community needs to re-apply in order to
renew its designation. The League of American Bicyclists recognizes newly designated Bicycle
Friendly Communities with two purple Bicycle Friendly Community road signs, an award certificate, a
digital award seal for online and printed publications, and a profile and a formal press
announcement on the BFA website.
________ Bike Friendly Designation Applied for (check when complete)
Indicate which rating was received (if any) and review suggestions and make
improvements accordingly
Walk Friendly Community
What is a Walk Friendly Community (Source: www.walkfriendly.org)
Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program developed to encourage towns and
cities across the U.S. to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking
environments. The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide
range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort.
Why should my community apply for this?
By applying for a Walk Friendly Community designation, your community will receive specific
suggestions and resources on how to make needed changes for pedestrian safety. Through the
questions in the assessment tool, your communities will be able to identify the areas of needed
improvements that can form the framework for your comprehensive pedestrian improvement plan.
Communities awarded with a Walk Friendly Community designation will receive national recognition
for their efforts to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility,
access and comfort
How does my community apply?
Start by reviewing the Getting Started page on the website
(http://www.walkfriendly.org/get_started.cfm). Once you have prepared for your application, create a
registration account for your community's Walk Friendly Communities application. The application
process will be a collaborative effort — individuals from multiple agencies and backgrounds will need
to be involved in the process. It is recommended, however, to have one application coordinator per
community to oversee the entire process. That person may be a planner, engineer, law enforcement
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official, or advocate. Applications will be accepted twice each year. There is no cost to apply for a
Walk Friendly Community designation.
What happens after we apply?
Once the deadline submission has passed, the review panel will begin scoring
applications. Individuals from the review panel may need to contact you to clarify
responses to particular questions. When all applications have been scored by multiple
reviewers, the awards will be announced. Announcements will be made between 2–3
months after the submission deadline.
________ Walk Friendly Designation Applied for (check when complete)
Indicate which rating was received (if any) and review suggestions and make
improvements accordingly
General Policy
Sidewalk Policy and Safe Routes to School Plan
There a number of policies that a community should have in place in order to promote active
transportation and healthy lifestyles. Some suggestions of policies are listed below
________ Sidewalk policy. An effective sidewalk policy is one in which sidewalks are required in new
construction and where current sidewalks are protected from removal and adequately maintained.
The city should also actively seek to add additional sidewalks where connections are missing or are
in poor repair.
________ Safe Routes to School plan. This enables schools, city staff, police, parents, teachers and
others to come together and where it is safe, get kids biking and walking; and where it’s not safe,
work towards making it safe.
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Implementation Approach
Implementation of this active living initiative can be approached in a variety of ways. West
Central Initiative and PartnerSHIP 4 Health can provide technical assistance to get your
community started on implementation. The Active Transportation Advisory Partnership
(ATAP) and local teams will also be key players in implementation. Finally, the community as
a whole should be involved. This includes ordinary citizens, service organizations, elected
officials, and others interested in health and wellness. This section provides an overall
approach to implementation. It will be up to each individual community to determine what
the most important issues are and how to start to make progress.
Early Implementation
The “early implementation” time period will be from May 2013 to Aug 2013. The ideal
outcome of this early period is to set up communities to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle
facilities into the standard transportation programming. This also corresponds with some
additional funding of approximately $20,000 that will be spent on active transportation
projects within our four-county region. It will be essential to obtain political support for active
living and supply communities with tools to advance active transportation. WCI and PS4H
will lead this effort with the support of the ATAP and local teams.
Low Hanging Fruit/Quick Wins
Communities also have the option of finding “low hanging fruit” – or initiatives that are
relatively easy to implement and will have a significant impact. This is important to generate
buzz in communities for active living.
There is approximately $20,000 available for the four-county region to be spent on active
transportation in communities. There is specific guidance on eligible and non-eligible
expenses. The following are allowed uses based on the
guidance that can help move communities forward on
active transportation initiatives:
 Printing and distributing trail maps
 Way-finding signage (including the metal pole)
for bike trails, parks, etc. (Installation costs
including the cement or cost to pour the cement
is not an allowable expense for SHIP funds)
 Cost of paint or tape for bike lane or crosswalk
striping. Exclusive of the installation and
materials
 Banners with healthy lifestyle messages
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Install bicycle racks (note there are specific conditions for this use)
Other uses as identified that comply with SHIP and CTG guidelines
Given the above list of allowable expenses, it was decided to purchase bike racks for cities
in Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties, including the Becker County portion of White
Earth, with approximately $20,000 of financial assistance. This will allow the installation of
at least one bike rack in each of the communities in these counties. WCI and PS4H staff will
provide assistance with determining proper bike rack locations as well as discussions with
each city about how people are getting to these racks and around the city by bicycle.
Hopefully this will open the discussion about Complete Streets as well as trails and
numerous other opportunities to improving biking and walking in their communities.
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One to Five Year Implementation
While the first few months (May to Aug 2013) are critical to getting the ball rolling on active
living, it will also be important to consider implementing strategies outlined in this Active
Transportation Plan over the next five years. The following is a breakdown of possible
implementation strategies:
Identify Champions
It is important to identify champions for active living
strategies. A champion in this context is an individual,
group, or organization that is committed to seeing a
strategy through to completion. A champion has to be
passionate about a particular strategy and have a
desire to get real results. If the is no champion, there
really is no strategy.
Prioritize
Given the complexity of active living and the wide
range of possible strategies, it is very important to
prioritize which strategies are the most important.
The prioritization process should take into account
the desired outcome as well as the ability to complete
the strategy.
Utilize/Maximize Partnerships
Most active living strategies will require effective
partnerships. Each County already has a great start
on partnerships in their local leadership teams. It will
be important to expand these partnerships to gain
expertise in transportation planning and engineering,
as well as political support.
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Domains of Active Living
Active living is a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. Active Living
by Design developed a model that is being used to tailor an appropriate vision for active
living in each of the counties. Active Living by Design helps communities create more
opportunities for physical activity through policy and community design. According to this
model, physical activity can be viewed in 4 “systems” which are:
 Schools
 Parks and Recreation
 Active Transportation
 Community Design/Land Use
Schools
The school system represents school environments including buildings, grounds, curricula,
procedures and norms, as well as the accessibility of school and the quality of routes to and
from school.
Key Issues:
Getting to and from school
Traffic concerns
Park and Recreation
Parks and recreation refers to the accessibility and
quality of parks, playgrounds, trails, and natural open
space, indoor recreation centers, gyms, pools and the
programs that encourage people to use them.
Key Issues:
Availability
Design and Maintenance
Programming
Active Transportation
Active Transportation pertains to the physical
arrangements and facilities that support walking,
biking, public transit, and other active means of
transportation.
Key Issues:
Access to destinations
Safety
Equity
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Community Design/Land Use
Community Design/Land Use refers mainly to how the layout of the community and the quality of
places affects the accessibility and use of key destinations
and opportunities for physical activity.
Key Issues:
Community design/land use
Proximity and destination diversity
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Bike Friendly Community Kick-offs and Assessments
Held in Frazee, Fergus Falls, and Battle Lake:
Purpose: To evaluate the current bicycle infrastructure as well as the overall
community as pertaining to bike friendly criteria outlined in the process
Description: During this process stakeholders gathered and physically went out into
the community (by bus) and were able to discuss and evaluate the current conditions
as well as discuss the possibilities for future projects.
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Walk Audits
A walk audit is a great way to increase engagement in a community, get others to see the issues or
challenges of walking, and increase knowledge around the attributes a community has that could be
helpful in making it more pedestrian friendly. A walk audit can be done by just one person or a whole
community. For a walk audit you need a walk audit form (see Attachment B) or something similar to
help in the assessment of the community. Pick an area to cover, walk that area and fill out the
forms as you go. Once you are done tally the results and hold a meeting to discuss your findings and
what next steps should be taken.
Walk audits are an important way to assess a community. As the CTG program moves forward, work
will begin on completing walk audits in the communities in the region. (Pictured below is a walk
audit held for the purposes of Safe Routes to School, the group is creating a human bump-out)
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Appendix
Cite other resources and links to local and state plans:
WCI Regional Trails Plan
http://www.wcif.org/?page=Trails_Planning
Ship County reports –Health Indicator Reports
http://www.ndsu.edu/sdc/publications/research.htm#CommunitySPP
FMCOG’s Bike & Pedestrian Plan
http://www.fmmetrocog.org/new/assets/documents/bike%20plan/January_2012_body.pdf
MnDOT’s Minnesota Statewide Bicycle Planning Study
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/study.html
Complete Streets Implementation Resource Guide for Minnesota Local Agencies
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/research/TS/2013/2013RIC02.pdf
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Attachment A: Complete Streets Sample Ordinance
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Attachment B – Walk Audit Form
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