Mapleton Active Transportation Action Plan

The local planning team has drafted a vision and set of goals to guide the future of active transportation in Mapleton.

Working Goals:

• Identify safe, accessible active transportation routes and connections to create in Mapleton.
  • Establish a shared vision for improved safety, accessibility and connectivity for daily trips, parks and recreation access, public health and community vitality.
• Reduce the barriers posed by MN Hwy 22 and 30, and Central Ave N for people walking and biking across town.
  • Communicate Mapleton’s vision to MnDOT and County partners. Illustrate the vision with a demonstration project.
• Focus on people most impacted by current conditions.
  • Engage with students, families, seniors and others with limited access to personal vehicles to design a system that prioritizes their needs.
• An Active Transportation Action Plan that describes the short- and long-term vision for safer walking and biking in Mapleton.
  • Deliver clear, prioritized actions that position Mapleton to start work and pursue funding for infrastructure projects.