SPACE COAST
PATHWAYS PROJECT
Space Coast Transportation
Planning Organization
Question: Is there one source where I can
find hiking trails, running and bicycling
routes, bus service, family fun, places to
paddle, and other outdoor activities?
Community Characteristics Inventory
• Tracks routes not
people
• Shows opportunities,
needs & trends
• Evaluates success
Tools
Community
Characteristics
Data
Bicycle/
Pedestrian
Mobility Plan
Strava
Data
User-friendly
Web-based
Guide
Partner
Input
Community
Input
Example: www.theintertwine.org
Example: https://4ttrail.wordpress.com/take-a-hike
Example: https://100missourimiles.com
Example: www.traveloregon.com/trip-ideas
Why Pathways?
• Trails add value to new homes
• Number one community amenity
sought by prospective homeowners
• 75% of Florida visitors participate
in nature-based activities
• Every $1 spent on trails could
save $3 in medical expenses
Why Pathways?
• Three Orange County trails:
• $42.6 million economic impact
• 516 jobs
• Seminole County trails:
• $14 million economic impact
• 174 jobs
Project Timeline
Partner
Meetings
August September
Interactive
Guide RFP
Dec
October 15th
Partner
Workshop
Interactive
Guide
Development
Interactive
Guide
Live
Promotion Timeline
Pathway Event
Applications
Due – Dec
2015
Call for
Pathways
Oct 2015
Pathway
Kickoff
Events
Feb 2016
Strava Sign-Up Promotion
Pathways
Selection
Jan 2016
Move Brevard
Planning
Feb -Oct 2016
Move
Brevard
Kickoff
Oct 2016
Walk-Friendly /Bike-Friendly Communities
Next Steps
• Promote Strava (www.strava.com)
• Mark Your Calendars:
Pathways Partners Workshop
October 15, 8:30 am to Noon
Bill Posey Conference Center at Florida Health Department
• Share Your Ideas:
Website elements and examples to
katrina.morrell@brevardcounty.us
• Plan Your Pathway:
50 Ways to Lead Your Lover Applications Oct/Nov; Events Feb
2016
GET INVOLVED!
Katrina Morrell
Multimodal Communications Specialist
katrina.morrell@brevardcounty.us
321-690-6890
Leigh Holt
Multimodal Program Manager
leigh.holt@brevardcounty.us
321-690-6890