Ames Connect 2050

Welcome to the Ames Connect 2050 Survey

The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is working on its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) known as Ames Connect 2050. An MTP acts as the framework for guiding the AAMPO on transportation investments and policy decisions over the next 25 years. Ultimately, this document plans for the future of transportation for vehicles, bikes, transit riders and pedestrians in Ames. This is why community input is crucial — we want to hear residents’ thoughts and ideas on transportation in the Ames area.

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Transportation Priorities for Ames Connect 2050

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* 1. What should be the focus of Ames Connect 2050? Select your top three priorities for the AAMPO to consider.

Accessibility - People are easily connected to goods and services through different modes of transportation (car, bike, bus, etc).

Efficiency and Reliability - Transportation is timely, reliable and efficient.

Equity - Provide transportation systems that benefit and include all communities and stakeholders and limit disproportionate impacts on neighborhoods with access to fewer opportunities.

Placemaking - Integrate the transportation system into community planning to create well-designed areas.

Preservation - Maintain the existing transportation system in a state of good repair.

Resiliency - Improve transportation system reliability from unforeseen events focusing on natural hazards.

Safety - Reduce the risk of harm to users of the Ames Area transportation system users

Sustainability - Reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts from the Ames transportation system.

Public and Active Transportation - Support transportation modes such as walking, biking, rolling, buses, etc.

Other (please specify)

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis

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* 2. Tell us your thoughts about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) in relation to transportation in the Ames Area. Consider all modes of transportation such as biking, driving, public transportation, walking/rolling, etc.

Strengths
What are the best parts of Ames transportation today?

Weaknesses
What are the biggest transportation issues in Ames? What would you change today if you could?

Opportunities
What are some ideas/strategies that would improve transportation in Ames for the future?

Threats
What trends and/or movements are concerning to the future of transportation?

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)

In addition to the MTP, the AAMPO is working on a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funded Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). The CSAP focuses on safety projects and strategies to reduce fatalities and serious injuries using a data-driven approach. To best serve the community, the AAMPO would like your feedback on safety concerns in the area.

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* 3. What Safety Issues would you like to see the AAMPO address? (select your top 3)

Cars failing to yield

Impaired driving

Lack of bike lanes/trails

Lack of sidewalks

Poor snow removal at pedestrian/ bike facilities

Poor winter driving conditions

Reckless/careless driving

Sidewalks/bike lanes/trails in poor condition

Speeding vehicles

Streets in poor condition

Other (please specify)