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There is one more opportunity to offer input into the BMRT, RTT Project before the plan is submitted to cities, counties, ports, planning organizations, and other entities, for adoption and implementation into their Comprehensive Plans, according to Mary Campbell, Director Walla Walla Community Council.

Since April, 2016 the Port of Columbia County and the County and City Planning Departments have been working with the Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the public, to create a blueprint of regional nonmotorized trails and connections, spanning Columbia, Walla Walla, northeastern Umatilla counties, and the cities within. There have been two rounds of community outreach

For this third round of outreach a draft blueprint of the trails network has been created and the project team has invited the public to review street level and regional connections and to share their knowledge in the following areas:

Are the proposed routes and trails suitable for the identified uses – walking, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding?

What potential issues need to be considered at this location? For example, are there blind corners, steep inclines, safety concerns, accessibility issues, or potential conflicts between different types of users?

Are there route locations that should be considered for inclusion in future BMRT network updates?

Do you have any other comments about this project, that you would like to share?

The project team has set up an online forum at: communityremarks.com/wwvmpo where the community can view route specific information, and leave comments. The comment period will close on October 30, 2017.

For more information about the Blue Mountain Region Trails – Ridges, Towns, and Rivers Project visit: bluezonetrails.org