SPACE COAST PATHWAYS PROJECT Space Coast Transportation Planning

SPACE COAST PATHWAYS PROJECT Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization

Question: Is there one source where I can find hiking trails, running and bicycling routes, bus service, family fun, places to paddle, and other outdoor activities?

Community Characteristics Inventory

• Tracks routes not people • Shows opportunities, needs & trends • Evaluates success

Tools Community Characteristics Data Bicycle/ Pedestrian Mobility Plan Strava Data User-friendly Web-based Guide Partner Input Community Input

Example: www. theintertwine. org

Example: https: //4 ttrail. wordpress. com/take-a-hike

Example: https: //100 missourimiles. com

Example: www. traveloregon. com/trip-ideas

Why Pathways? • Trails add value to new homes • Number one community amenity sought by prospective homeowners • 75% of Florida visitors participate in nature-based activities • Every $1 spent on trails could save $3 in medical expenses

Why Pathways? • Three Orange County trails: • $42. 6 million economic impact • 516 jobs • Seminole County trails: • $14 million economic impact • 174 jobs

Project Timeline Partner Meetings August September Interactive Guide RFP Dec October 15 th Partner Workshop Interactive Guide Development Interactive Guide Live

Promotion Timeline Pathway Event Applications Due – Dec 2015 Call for Pathways Oct 2015 Pathway Kickoff Events Feb 2016 Strava Sign-Up Promotion Pathways Selection Jan 2016 Move Brevard Planning Feb -Oct 2016 Move Brevard Kickoff Oct 2016

Walk-Friendly /Bike-Friendly Communities

Next Steps • Promote Strava (www. strava. com) • Mark Your Calendars: Pathways Partners Workshop October 15, 8: 30 am to Noon Bill Posey Conference Center at Florida Health Department • Share Your Ideas: Website elements and examples to katrina. morrell@brevardcounty. us • Plan Your Pathway: 50 Ways to Lead Your Lover Applications Oct/Nov; Events Feb 2016

GET INVOLVED! Katrina Morrell Multimodal Communications Specialist katrina. morrell@brevardcounty. us 321 -690 -6890 Leigh Holt Multimodal Program Manager leigh. holt@brevardcounty. us 321 -690 -6890