CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS
Town North Neighborhood Action Plan ( 2009 ) This Plan details goals and policies for the neighborhood of Town North in Arlington . The Plan offers guidance and recommendations on how this neighborhood wants to continue to develop while maintaining its current character . These recommendations include goals for improving traffic , bicycle safety , and neighborhood appeal . Traffic calming measures on several streets are recommended as well as specific programs to improve bicyclist ’ s safety within the neighborhood . These recommendations are integral within the Arlington Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan .
South Davis Neighbors-A Neighborhood Action Plan ( 2002 ) While this Plan is dated , it still has relevance to planning within this small area of Arlington . The South Davis Neighborhood Action Plan highlights specific goals and polices that this area set forth to guide future development and existing conditions . Within these recommendations are several mentions of pedestrians and safety . This Plan recommends traffic calming measures on several streets and a connected sidewalk system throughout the neighborhood to improve pedestrian safety . These recommendations are relevant for the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan .
Historic North Central Community Neighborhood Action Plan ( 2002 ) This Plan set forth a blueprint for this historic neighborhood within Arlington . The Plan addresses the need to protect the assets of the neighborhood and recommends ways to meet the identified needs through long-term goals . Within these goals are recommendations to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming throughout the neighborhood .
Park , Recreation , and Open Space Master Plan ( 2004 ) In 2004 the City of Arlington Parks , Recreation , and Open Space Master Plan was developed to assess the current conditions and provide recommendations for improvement for the many parks within the City . This Plan realizes the importance of bicyclists and pedestrians to parks and the surrounding neighborhoods . A few excerpts from this Plan :
“ It is the policy of the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department to actively promote pedestrian and nonvehicular linkages between parks , neighborhoods , and commercial centers throughout the city . The Department will place a strong emphasis on linear park acquisition and development , continued development of the Veloweb ( a regional trail system ) and pedestrian improvements to and from commercial centers , schools and neighborhoods .”
“ Emphasize linear park acquisition and development . These
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