Addressing Infrastructure Needs
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Status: A- Not Yet Implemented
B- In Progress
C- Completed
P.1. Support Walking
P.1. Support Walking
Policy
In June 2021, the Connecticut Greenways Co.uncil accepted the nomination of The Portland Air Line Trail Spur as a Connecticut designated green way.
In June 2021, the BOS and EDC funded the design and printing of foldable Z-card maps of the Portland Spur of the Air Line Trail Park The maps feature a QR code that links to the Town website to promote restaurants, retail, and other parks and trails.
Portland Parks and Recreation has designed a web based, interactive Happy Trails map, which allows users to explore Portland's public trails and plan their trips.
Portland Town Park opened on July 20, 2020 featuring a 3/4 mile paved walking track.
1
Aspire to be a pedestrian-friendly community.
Town
PW | CSG
2
Ensure that adequate and safe pedestrian crosswalks are provided in appropriate places.
Town
PW | CSG | DOT
3
Close gaps in discontinuous sidewalks.
Town
PW | CSG | DOT
4
Enforce the existing sidewalk maintenance ordinance.
Town
PW
Action Item
5
Develop and implement a sidewalk improvement program.
Town
PW
6
Implement recommendations of the "Complete Streets" Committee.
Town
CSG
7
Adopt a "complete streets" plan.
Town
CSG
8
Identify who is responsible for sidewalk repairs on Main Street and compel them to complete them.
Town
PW | DOT