The City of Warren is asking residents to help shape its Active Transportation Plan by participating in a community survey designed to identify ways to improve walking, biking and overall accessibility throughout the city.

The plan focuses on making travel safer, more comfortable and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It aims to improve access to goods and services, employment, schools, healthcare, parks and the regional trail network, while also strengthening first-mile/last-mile connected to fixed-route public transit.

City officials have emphasized creating transportation options that serve all residents, particularly those with disabilities and people with limited mobility or transportation choices. At the same time, they say any proposed improvements must remain practical and cost-effective for a small rural community.

The survey is expected to provide valuable information that could strengthen the city’s applications for state and federal transportation funding.

As part of the planning process, engineers will assess existing conditions throughout Warren, review current transportation plans and recommend improvements. Those recommendations are expected to include up to 10 priority corridors where infrastructure could be enhanced, along with guidance on potential funding opportunities, partnerships and other resources to help bring projects to fruition.

Representatives from AECOM, the consulting firm assisting with the plan, will be at Music in the Park on Friday to gather feedback from residents. City officials encourage community members to attend and share their ideas to help guide future transportation projects.

Residents can also complete the online survey at http://www.arcg.is/0Ge1fe1. The survey asks how people travel throughout the city for work, school and other weekly needs, and gathers information about walking, hiking, jogging and biking habits.

Participants are also asked to evaluate the safety and accessibility of Warren’s transportation network, including sidewalks, crosswalks and intersections. The survey seeks feedback on concerns such as inadequate lighting, maintenance issues and lack of pedestrian amenities.

In addition, residents can identify improvements they would like to see, including upgraded sidewalks, expanded ADA accessibility, additional benches, trees, lighting and public restrooms.

The survey will remain open through July 17.