IBE partnered with the government and citizens of Pierre, SD to make the city a better, more accessible place to walk.
IBE formed a team to conduct a walking audit, evaluation of traffic patterns, current infrastructure, multimodal accommodations, city policies, and growth areas. Additionally, IBE facilitated two public meetings to gather citizen input on the city’s walkability. This study was funded by grants from the South Dakota Department of Health and the South Dakota Discovery Center.
Key Outcomes
- Citizen engagement and engagement on the topics of walkability and active living
- Interdepartmental collaboration among city staff
Project Deliverables
- Synthesis of community input from engagement activities
- Detailed action plan for improving walkability in Pierre
“We’re really working toward enhancing Pierre as a healthy community. Encouraging active lifestyles benefits our citizenry, our business community, and enriches the culture of our community. This walkability study is really one step to help us achieve that.” – Mayor Laurie Gill