Public comment now open on draft Regional Active Transportation Plan

Daily Dose  |  05/08/2026 10:00 am
Lake Erie West Regional Council has released the public comment draft of the Regional Active Transportation Plan, outlining a shared vision to expand safe, accessible, and sustainable walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure across the Lake Erie West region. 
 
The draft plan is now available for public review, and comments are being accepted through Monday, June 1, 2026. 
 
The 2026-2030 Regional Active Transportation Plan is designed to make short trips easier without a car, improve safety for people of all ages and abilities, and support healthier communities, local economies, and reduced environmental impact. 
 
“Active transportation plays a critical role in how people move through and experience their communities,” said Sandy Spang, Executive Director of Lake Erie West Regional Council. “This plan represents hundreds of hours of collaboration among public agencies, partner organizations, and residents across the region. Continued public input is essential to ensuring the final plan reflects community priorities and provides a clear, actionable roadmap for the future.” 
 
The full draft plan and all supporting appendices are available at: https://tmacog.org/active-transportation-plan 
 
The plan focuses on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, parks, employment centers, transit, and regional destinations through infrastructure that is convenient and accessible for people who walk, bicycle, or use mobility assistance devices. 
 
How to Submit Comments 
 
Comments may be submitted by email to: Sean Sammon, Transportation Program Manager, at [email protected]. 
 
All comments received will be reviewed and used to refine the final plan before it is submitted to the appropriate Lake Erie West Regional Council governing bodies for consideration and adoption. 
 
About the Regional Active Transportation Plan 
 
The Regional Active Transportation Plan establishes a long-term framework to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for people who walk, bike, or roll, whether for daily travel, recreation, or access to public transit. 
 
Key elements of the draft plan include: 
  • A connected regional network of multiuse trails and paths 
  • Data, tools, and resources to support local planning and investment decisions 
  • Strategies to increase active transportation through education, outreach, collaboration, and awareness 
Public input played a major role in shaping the draft, with strong regional support for safer streets, improved bicycle routes, and more walkable communities. 
 
About Lake Erie West Regional Council 
 
Lake Erie West Regional Council—formerly the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)—is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio and three townships in Monroe County, Michigan. To better address regional connectivity, the plan also includes Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca counties in Ohio. 
 
First developed in 2026, the Active Transportation Plan will be updated every five years to reflect new data, evolving needs, and continued public input.

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