ABOUT THIS PLAN

Background & Purpose

Project Stakeholders
Walkable Winston-Salem builds from a citywide goal identified in Legacy 2030 (Winston-Salem's Comprehensive Plan), which calls for, "a balanced and sustainable transportation system linking highways, transit, greenways, bikeways, and sidewalks into a seamless transportation network that provides choices for people's travel needs."

This plan focuses on the pedestrian aspects of that goal, including recommendations for sidewalks, crosswalks, greenway trails, and similar features. The purpose of Walkable Winston-Salem is to improve the safety, accessibility, and comfort of walking routes throughout the City, for everyday trips and recreational trips alike. In doing so, the City aims to:
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  • Enhance Mobility
  • Create a Positive Economic Impact
  • Protect the Environment
  • Promote Equity
  • Enhance Health
  • Increase Safety
  • Increase Livability
The plan is guided by a Steering Committee representing a range of perspectives, and will draw upon a large group of stakeholders for input throughout the process, including, but not limited to:
  • Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
  • Winston-Salem Community Development
  • Winston-Salem Housing Authority
  • Winston-Salem Planning & Development Services 
  • Winston-Salem Police Department
  • Winston-Salem Transit Authority
  • Winston-Salem Transportation
  • Winston-Salem Office of Sustainability
  • Creative Corridors Coalition
  • Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership
  • Forsyth County Department of Public Health
  • NCDOT
  • Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
  • Piedmont Triad Regional Council
  • Safe Kids Coalition NW Piedmont
  • Shepherds Center of Greater Winston-Salem
  • Solutions for Independence​
  • Wake Forest University
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • University of North Carolina School for the Arts
  • Visit Winston-Salem
  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools
  • Winston-Salem State University

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Planning Process

The planning process includes input from the public, direction from the Steering Committee, and public presentations for draft and final plans. The timeframe for these and other steps are outlined below.  Meetings are in virtual/online formats.