Pedestrian and Bicycle Study

​The Dakota County Pedestrian and Bicycle Study presents a unified vision for countywide walking and bicycling networks. The study identifies strategies and policies to encourage active living and improve community health.

The study:

• Affirms the importance of investing in walking and biking in Dakota County
• Identifies the county's specific challenges that create barriers to walking and biking, like incomplete pedestrian and bicycle networks and inconsistent winter maintenance practices across city boundaries
• Recommends a focus on designing facilities for people of all ages and abilities
• Recommends a focus on safety at crossings of county highways
• Prioritizes gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle system

Study materials

• Pedestrian & Bicycle Study
• Appendix A - Community Engagement Summary
• Appendix B - Resources
• Appendix C - Detailed Maps
• Appendix D - High Priority Gaps
• Summary Comments on June 2018 Draft Study and December 2018 Study Response​
  

​Supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health and the Dakota County Public Health Department.