Workgroup Overview

For Detailed Information visit our Scorecard
(Note....the slide bar at the top of the scorecard screen expands or narrows the content seen.  For information and a tutorial for how to use Buncombe County's CHIP scorecard click here (this takes you to the overarching Buncombe scorecard).

Result to guide this work:

• Everyone has access to safe transportation and recreation. 

Indicators identified to monitor progress in achieving this result:

• Bus ridership
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts

Action Plan:

Now:

• Low cost, no cost: Develop strong messaging to generate increased support and need for action.  Will quickly develop some simple messaging while developing a communication campaign.  Focus on: 
• Benefits, return on investment, 
• Include compelling stories of users, infographics and "social math" elements
• Consistent messaging that all partners can begin to use to support and enhance communications by adding health and equity componets
• Identify champions in a considerate/flexible manner
• Use the Open Streets event September 18th as a key tool in research and testing messages. 
• Engage more diverse voices

6-12 months:

• Evaluation of economic return of greenways

1-3 years:

• Countywide bond issue
• Transportation Demand Management and/or Transit staff person at county

For more information contact Terri March