Connect People to Places
Walk Hendo prioritizes the creation of a seamless pedestrian network by linking sidewalks, greenways, and street crossings to key destinations and transit hubs. By fostering connectivity, the plan aims to facilitate easier access for residents and visitors.
Build Safer Streets
Ensuring safety for pedestrians of all ages is a cornerstone of the Walk Hendo plan. The City will focus on developing comfortable connections that prioritize safety, making streets safer for everyone.
Address Policy
To support the expansion of the pedestrian network, Walk Hendo emphasizes the importance of aligning City policies to enhance pedestrian access. The plan aims to integrate pedestrian-friendly considerations into the land development code and other City policies, ensuring that future development supports the creation of a more walkable community.
Promote a Culture of Walking
This plan seeks to create a culture where walking is not only encouraged but celebrated. By enhancing the comfort and safety of walking in Hendersonville, these elements will play a pivotal role in creating an environment that encourages and enables people to choose walking as a viable mode of transportation.
·Pedestrian improvements to Thompson St./US 64 intersection
·Pedestrian improvements to Orr’s Camp/US 64 intersection
·Pedestrian improvements to Howard Gap/US 64 intersection
·Pedestrian improvements to Fruitland/US 64 intersection
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