Tray Allen

The City of Racine Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan outlines a ten-year strategy to develop a citywide non-motorized transportation network. The plan aims to enhance transportation, recreation, economic development, and quality of life by creating a continuous network of on-street and off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Key objectives include supporting bicycling and walking as viable transportation modes, integrating related planning into city processes, and promoting public awareness. It also emphasizes equitable distribution of infrastructure and programming, incorporating strategies across engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation.

The RootWorks Area-Wide Plan and Implementation Strategy for Racine, Wisconsin, provides a comprehensive roadmap for the redevelopment and revitalization of the Root River Redevelopment Area, known as RootWorks. The plan is structured around four primary goals: creating a distinct sense of place, stimulating economic growth, enhancing public access to and interaction with the Root River, and improving water quality. It details specific project recommendations and strategies across five districts—West Bluff, State Street, Machinery Row, Belle Harbor, and Harborside—with an implementation pipeline to advance key initiatives over the next 5-10 years, transforming the area into a vibrant and sustainable corridor.

This master plan outlines an implementation schedule for enhancing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the City of Racine. It includes medium-term, long-term, and short-term recommendations focused on intersection improvements, the development of bike lanes, and road reconfigurations to create a more accessible and safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians.

This document outlines the U.S. Surgeon General's 'Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities,' with the aim of increasing physical activity and preventing chronic diseases nationwide. It establishes five core goals: making walking a national priority, designing safe and accessible communities, promoting supportive programs and policies in daily life, providing essential information to encourage walking and walkability, and addressing existing gaps in surveillance, research, and evaluation. The initiative emphasizes cross-sector collaboration to foster improved health outcomes and enhance community well-being for all Americans.

This Digital Budget Book for the City of Racine outlines the strategic initiatives and goals for 2026 across multiple city departments. Key focus areas include enhancing public safety through crime reduction and violence intervention, improving public health services, fostering community engagement and development, optimizing city operations and infrastructure, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, strategic partnerships, and equitable service delivery to enhance the quality of life for residents.