BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN

21SECTION 2MAP CENTERThe maps in this section reflect visions for thefuture: what land uses people want to see, howpeople travel by foot and bicycle, and whereroad improvements are desired. We developedthe maps based on community input. You cansee the detailed results from public input inSection 3, Current Conditions, beginning onpage 33.Future Land Use map, p. 23compilation of various bikeway plans developedby area local governments.The Bikeways map represents the community’sdesired future bikeways network.Sidewalk Priorities map, p. 29Sidewalks have benefits for the entirecommunity, including safety, physical fitnessand more walk-in traffic for businesses.This map shows what types of land uses thecommunity wants to see in the future.The Future Land Use map is used most oftenwhen a landowner proposes a new developmentor redevelopment. If the proposal requiresa rezoning or zoning variance, officialsreviewing the proposal can see if it matches thecommunity’s vision for their future.Including a Future Land Use map in theBlacklick-Madison Area Plan allows residentsto communicate their land use opinions tothe appointed and elected officials who makezoning decisions.Installing sidewalks costs money. Since fundsare limited, the sidewalks map prioritizes newsidewalks to balance usefulness and cost.The sidewalk priorities reflect the community’sstated desires for new sidewalks.Road Improvements map, p. 31Smooth roads, properly aligned intersectionsand traffic controls ensure motoristsexperience safe, comfortable travel. The RoadImprovements map can help direct roadwayfunding to locations where the communitydesires improvements.S RDAlum CreekCreekWalnut BigWILLIAMS RDBikeways map, p. 27The bikeways map shows locations of currentand proposed bikeways in Madison and TruroTownships.Big Walnut CreekVEPORT RDBlacklick Cree kBIXBY RDSince bikeways allow people to cover widedistances, it is critical to plan for bikeways ona region-wide basis. The Bikeways map is aGRO