SIMPCO collaborated with the City of Remsen, Iowa, and Remsen Schools to complete the 2018-2019 Remsen Active Transportation Plan. Active Transportation is any self-propelled, human-powered mode of transportation such as walking, bicycling, roller-blading, skating, or cross-country skiing and accessibility for wheel chairs, walkers, strollers or other human-powered wheeled devices.
The purpose of the Remsen Active Transportation Plan is to:
Promote active transportation modes and accessibility of sidewalks and trails in Remsen
Connect Remsen neighborhoods
Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety
Increase levels of physical activity for community members
A better understanding of existing conditions in Remsen and possible priorities to improve active transportation in Remsen
Identified goals to improve active transportation in Remsen
Increased ability to implement and leverage funding for active transportation projects in Remsen
Facilitated collaborative efforts to enhance the community and quality of life in Remsen
The Remsen Active Transportation Plan can be viewed online: click here
To find out more or how your community can develop an Active Transportation Plan, please contact Regional Planning Director, Jake Heil. Funding to develop an Active Transportation is available through the SIMPCO Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or the Siouxland Regional Transportation Planning Association (SRTPA), please contact SIMPCO staff to find out more.