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Move Fort Smith
Fort Smith’s Guide for Active Transportation Development
How we move matters. Now matter how we choose to move, transportation is an essential part of everyday life in Fort Smith. In an effort to better serve all roadway users, increase public safety, and encourage active lifestyles, the City of Fort Smith is proposing Move Fort Smith.
The Move Fort Smith Active Transportation Master Plan is a comprehensive, strategic plan for active transportation infrastructure development for the City of Fort Smith.
Whether residents choose to walk, bike, roll, run, drive, or use public transit, Move Fort Smith is a plan that aims to develop a transportation system that serves the mobility needs of all Fort Smith residents.
Download the Move Fort Smith Plan to learn more about the benefits of developing active transportation infrastructure in Fort Smith!
Guiding Principles
These guiding principles were developed in collaboration with the project steering committee and helped to focus and prioritize the planning process.
Safety
Move Fort Smith proposes an active transportation network designed to be safely navigated by users of all ages and abilities. Increasing safety for all roadway users will give residents the option to walk, bike, roll, or run throughout Fort Smith.
Inclusive
Move Fort Smith recommends Fort Smith’s active transportation network be designed to facilitate usage by a wide range of users. Move Fort Smith also provides special considerations for the unique transportation challenges of Fort Smith’s most vulnerable populations.
Connectivity
Connecting residents to essential city destinations is key to building a successful active transportation network. Safe and comfortable access to schools, neighborhoods, medical facilities, and parks helps reduce transportation-related stress and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle.
Community
Communities that embrace activity and movement are stronger, more resilient, and have higher reported levels of quality of life. The network is developed with a focus on creating physical connections that will help build and improve the community.
People-First Design
Move Fort Smith recommends practices that will help create comfortable environments that prioritize safety and accessibility for people.