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The 2023 Active Transportation Plan (ATP) included a Work Plan identifying Action Items to implement the plan. Action Items were split into four categories:
- Ongoing
- Short-Term (Years 1-2)
- Mid-Term (Years 3-6)
- Long-Term (Years 7-10)
The City has been working to implement the plan with information below providing status on each Action Item.
If you would like to learn more about infrastructure improvements as part of the ATP, please go to Project Updates.
Ongoing
| Action | Details |
| Fund regular bike lane markings and signage maintenance of existing facilities. | Annual Budget Item - estimate 5-year refresh cycle of bike lane markings |
| Fund regular maintenance of existing trails and bike lanes for clearing debris and other obstructions. | Annual Budget Item - estimate monthly bike lane sweeping, regular trail sweeping (as-needed) |
| Set aside designated funding specifically for ADA/accessibility related projects. | Sidewalk Rehab Program funded through 2021 Bond Program |
| Implement annual progress report on the status of active transportation investments, policy, and programming actions | Updates provided to City Council as part of annual budget presentation |
| Promote major bicycling events such as Bike to Work Day that encourage bicycling and the City’s efforts as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). | Created annual Citywide Bike Rodeo (first held May 2024); expanding to include bike rodeo in the fall; continued partnership with DART to promote Bike to Work Day |
| Encourage enforcement efforts of traffic laws and target unsafe behaviors to improve safety and reduce collisions and conflicts between motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. | Coordination with Police Department; RPD has representative on BPAC to listen and respond to safety issues |
| Work closely with development to provide multi-modal access to transportation for future residents/businesses. |
Coordination with Developments Services on projects to review active transportation access |
| Continue to identify and pursue funding opportunities to construct new segments of the active transportation network, especially those identified as high-priority. | Coordination with agency partners; City staff pursuing opportunities with support from BPAC |
| Scope walk/bike/roll safety improvements into larger capital projects for Top Priority Intersection Enhancement Projects. | Coordination with Capital Projects to refine scopes and advance Complete Streets Policy |
| Coordinate with DART to improve pedestrian/ADA access to transit. | Coordination with DART ongoing |
| Coordinate with UTD on facility implementation strategy along its undeveloped land, particularly along Waterview Parkway north of DART Silver Line. |
Coordination with UTD ongoing |
Short-Term Work Plan (1-2 years)
| Action | Stage | Details |
| Develop working map of recommended facility type for all corridors within Essential Active Transportation Network. |
Completed |
Map developed |
| Assess staffing needs to support active transportation and transit initiatives. |
Completed |
Mobility Planner position created and filled in 2023 |
| Update City’s website materials on Active Transportation resources, including maps, educations resources, and information on the BPAC |
Completed |
Resources and information updated to current status and information |
| Update Frequently Asked Questions section of Transportation & Mobility webpage |
Completed |
Resources and information updated to current status and information |
| Formalize BPAC membership, role, and responsibilities. |
Completed |
BPAC established by City Council in December 2023 with members appointed in May 2024 |
| Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets/benchmarks for active transportation. |
Underway |
BPAC reviewed and approved performance measures in 2025; collecting data for initial reporting |
| Analyze traffic signal timing to improve walk/bike/roll safety at Priority Intersection Enhancement Projects (Figure 5.4). |
Completed |
Regional traffic signal timing program evaluated intersections and made adjustments |
| Adopt a Bicycle Parking Ordinance. |
Completed |
Adopted by Council in June 2024 |
| Adopt a Complete Streets Policy. |
Completed |
Adopted by Council in June 2024 |
| Establish a bikeway/trail counter program. |
Underway |
Mobile counter equipment purchased; Piloting a program in 2025 to integrate mobile, permanent and volunteer-based data |
| Establish a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. |
Underway |
Partnered with NCTCOG to conduct SRTS plan at Dover Elementary (completed 2025); Funding awarded by NCTCOG for a city-wide SRTS program including 7 additional school-specific plans |
| Investigate potential partnerships to provide safety education courses. |
Underway |
Partnered with BikeDFW to conduct bike rodeos, both citywide events and school-specific events |
| Investigate potential partnerships or programs to provide more access to bicycles/micro-mobility. |
Underway |
Evaluating potential partnerships |
| Work with agency partners (NCTCOG/DART) to identify funding to construct Cotton Belt Trail. |
Completed |
Funding has been allocated for all parts of Cotton Belt Trail in Richardson |
Mid-Term Work Plan (3 - 6 Years)
| Action | Stage | Details |
| Conduct a way-finding program study. |
Pending |
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| Conduct study identifying priority sidewalk gaps to complete |
Underway |
City staff conducting evaluation |
| Update the Traffic Calming Policy as a new Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. |
Pending |
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| Conduct an ADA Transition Plan. |
Underway |
Transition Plan began Spring 2025 |
| Adopt a Vision Zero Policy and implementation plan. |
Underway |
Safety Action Plan began Spring 2025 |
| Adopt ordinance addressing micro-mobility policy/guidelines in coordination with community stakeholders. |
Pending |
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| Adopt ordinance addressing autonomous vehicle and delivery bot policy/ guidelines. |
Pending |
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| Evaluate Top Priority Intersection Enhancement Projects for potential interim improvements for walk/bike/roll safety. |
Underway |
Further evaluation as part of Safety Action Plan |
| Develop criteria to accommodate ADA and non-motorized users through construction zones. |
Pending |
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| Update City regulations regarding end of trip facility requirements for large developments (i.e. secure bicycle parking, locker rooms, showers, or bicycle repair stations). |
Pending |
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| Develop public communication campaigns on walk/bike/drive safety. |
Pending |
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| Investigate driver education for City employees on how to safely interact with people walking, biking, and rolling. |
Completed |
Bike Friendly Driver Curriculum included in new employee orientation; additional traffic/bike safety education classes offered throughout the year as part of Wellness program |
| Investigate opportunities for walk/bike/roll public events in the City. |
Underway |
City hosting multiple bike rodeo's and repair events across City |
| Establish regular staff and contractor training on practices for safety and accessibility in work zones. |
Pending |
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| Establish regular staff training programs and educational materials on accessible design. |
Underway |
Staff training held for engineers/inspectors in 2024; CIEC and BPAC held joint meeting for ADA Training in Aug 2025 |
| Identify funding and implement way-finding program. |
Pending |
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| Update City website on Active Transportation to provide clear maps, resources, and educational materials. |
Completed |
Resources and information updated to current status and information |
| Update City codes for consistent active transportation definitions. |
Pending |
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| Update City regulations regarding easement dedication with redevelopment. |
Pending |
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| Coordinate with KCS Railroad on feasibility of alignment. |
Pending |
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| Conduct feasibility study on W Spring Valley facility. |
Pending |
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| Conduct feasibility study on Brand Road facility. |
Pending |
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| Conduct feasibility study on Campbell Road facility. |
Pending |
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| Conduct feasibility study on E Belt Line facility. |
Pending |
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| Construct Renner Trail to complete gap near Silver Line as part of DART project. |
Completed |
Constructed in 2024 |
| Design/Construct Arapaho Trail. |
Underway |
Under Design |
| Design/Construct US 75-Belt Line Underpass Improvements. |
Underway |
Under Design |
| Design/Construct Collins Overpass facility. |
Underway |
Under Design |
| Construct Cotton Belt Trail. |
Underway |
Under Construction; Expected Completion 2027 |
| Identify funding to construct facility along Alma connecting Renner Trail to Cotton Belt Trail. |
Completed |
Constructed in 2024 |
| Conduct Active Transportation Plan (ATP) 5-year update. |
Pending |
Long-Term Work Plan (7 -10 years)
| Action | Stage | Details |
| Identify funding to construct High Priority Segments of the Network Additions. |
Pending |
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| Conduct study evaluating shade canopy of active transportation network. |
Pending |
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| Conduct study identifying targeted lighting priorities of the active transportation network. |
Pending |
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| Investigate a pilot program for shared mobility devices (micro- mobility). |
Pending |
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| Investigate a pilot program for deploying key mobility hubs. |
Pending |