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AC <br />T <br />I <br />V <br />E <br /> <br />T <br />R <br />A <br />N <br />S <br />P <br />O <br />R <br />T <br />A <br />T <br />I <br />O <br />N <br /> <br />A <br />C <br />T <br />I <br />O <br />N <br /> <br />P <br />L <br />A <br />N <br />Sa <br />i <br />n <br />t <br /> <br />A <br />n <br />t <br />h <br />o <br />n <br />y <br /> <br />V <br />i <br />l <br />l <br />a <br />g <br />e <br />, <br /> <br />M <br />N <br />23 <br />These Active Transportation Principles <br />are founded in a Safe System <br />approach. The significance of each <br />principle may vary from route to route <br />and from person to person. For <br />example, people walking or biking to <br />the grocery store often prioritize <br />directness whereas people out for a <br />recreational bike ride value <br />attractiveness and comfort more than <br />a direct route. Regardless of trip type, <br />safety is critical for all users, especially <br />when ensuring children and elders <br />have safe routes to school, parks and <br />other places they want to go. <br />To provide transportation choice, equity and encourage active trips, routes must be: <br />SAFE <br />Does the route minimize risk of injury and danger (both traffic and personal safety)? <br />COMFORTABLE <br />Does the route appeal to a broad range of age and ability levels and are there <br />user amenities (e.g., places to sit, protection from the weather)? <br />COHERENT <br />How easy is it to understand where to go? How to navigate a crossing or an <br />intersection? How connected is the network? <br />DIRECT <br />Does the route provide direct and convenient access to destinations? <br />ATTRACTIVE <br />Is the route green, well-maintained and celebrate local identity? <br />Active Transportation Principles <br />41