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A regional pathways plan has
been developed for the sole purpose of creating more
opportunities for connectivity for nonmotorized travel
throughout the region. This plan takes a comprehensive view
at helping residents travel to key destinations across the
Midlands without necessarily having to drive by automobile
to do so. Examples of regional destinations include the
employment centers and attractions of Downtown Columbia
(such as the Innovista, State Capitol, and University of
South Carolina) as well as popular tourist and recreational
attractions (like the Lake Murray, Riverbanks Zoo,
Sesquicentennial Park, Congaree National Park, and Fort
Jackson). The Pathways Plan highlights existing and
proposed greenway, bikeway, and sidewalk locations in
proximity of not only those regional attractions noted above
but also the many schools, parks, churches, and shopping
centers in between.
In
building connectivity to these destinations, the Pathways
Plan will identify “regional pathways”. These are links
that are comprised of existing and/or proposed greenway,
bikeway, and/or sidewalk facilities. To date, 28 potential
corridors were identified as key links to the regional
pathways plan. The map and table below provide a brief
description of each regional link. If all constructed,
together these corridors will comprise over 272
miles—enabling 85% of the urbanized population (i.e. areas
comprising of Richland and Lexington Counties) to be
serviced by a “pathway” within two miles of their
residence. For more information about the Regional
Pathways Vision, refer to the
FAQ Page.
NOTE: These
link locations are intended to serve as a vision
plan for what could be in the future. In essence, this
plan is a “thoroughfare plan” for nonmotorized travel. As
with every vision plan, more detailed analysis is needed in
order to gauge the feasibility and implementation of
potential projects.
If
you need further information, feel free to contact Aaron
Bell, CMCOG Transportation, at 803-376-5390 or at
transportation@cmcog.org.
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