Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

The Non-Motorized Transportation Plan includes information that was previously the adopted Areawide Trails Plan but includes recommended facilities in three separate elements.  These elements are pedestrians, utility cyclists and recreational trail users.

Pedestrian Plan

The Anchorage Pedestrian Plan (adopted October 2007) focuses on pedestrian facilities adjacent to streets and roadways as well as walkways to connect adjacent subdivisions and schools. 

Bicycle Plan

The purpose of the Bicycle Plan is to increase bicycle facilities and the use of bicycles for transportation.  Attached is a map of existing bicycle facilities in Anchorage.

A public draft version of the plan was circulated for comments in March 2009.  Over 200 comments were received.   Attached is an Issues Response Summary describing how we have responded to and utilized these comments. 

A Public Hearing Draft , August 2009 was heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved in November.  The Commission conducted a public hearing to obtain additional comments, and provide recommendations.  A resolution approving the Draft Plan, and noting recommended changes to the Plan is here. 

The Anchorage Assembly will conduct a public hearing in January or February 2010 as part of the process to adopt the plan.  Dates for the Assembly public hearing will be posted on this page.  

AMATS will make the final approval.

Areawide Trails Plan - Update

The Areawide Trails Plan is the element of the Non-motorized Plan that will most closely reflect an update of the former Areawide Trails Plan.  It will primarily concentrate on recreational trails, including greenbelt trails and specialized trails used for activities such as cross-country skiing, horseback riding, dog mushing, skijoring, and snowmobiling, as well as recreational bicycling.