About the Dunn Pedestrian Plan

In 2008, Dunn applied for and received a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to partially fund a Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan for the City. NCDOT regularly funds pedestrian and bicycle planning plans so that towns and cities in North Carolina can prepare for creating better pedestrian (and bicycling) environments for their citizens. Dunn contracted with a professional consulting firm, The Louis Berger Group, Inc., to help the City prepare the plan, conduct public engagement exercises, and assist with managing a plan Steering Committee comprised of citizens, businesses, City staff and pedestrian advocates.

The purposes of the Dunn Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan (“Plan” or “Pedestrian Plan”) are:

• To promote a better understanding of the measures that can be taken to create more and safer walking trips in Dunn;
• To identify in the Plan a clear schedule of projects, programs, and policies that Dunn and partnering agencies can provide to improve the walking environment; and
• During the planning process and afterwards, to create a better awareness of walking as a viable mode of transportation that can serve as a reliable substitute for some trips being made by private auto now; contribute to a healthier lifestyle; and reduce carbon and other emissions associated with motorized travel.

A draft copy of the preliminary "Working Papers" for the Dunn Pedestrian Plan, as well as the Executive Summary for the Plan, are now available for review.  Click on the respective links in the sidebar (to the right) to view these items.

For more information about the Pedestrian Plan, you can contact Steven Neuschafer, Planning Director, at (910) 230-3503 or sneuschafer@dunn-nc.org.