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How can you identify the best rural areas for active transportation infrastructure?

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Active transportation, such as walking, biking, or using public transit, can provide many benefits for rural communities, such as improving health, reducing emissions, and enhancing quality of life. However, rural areas often face challenges in developing and maintaining active transportation infrastructure, such as low population density, long distances, and limited funding. How can you identify the best rural areas for active transportation infrastructure? Here are some steps you can follow to assess the potential and feasibility of different options.

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Jaime Ruiz Huescar

Co-Founder of CITIES FORUM ?? | We are helping cities to build a more digital, green and sustainable future ??

1 Define your goals and scope

Before you start looking for the best rural areas for active transportation infrastructure, you need to define your goals and scope. What are the main objectives and outcomes you want to achieve with your project? Who are the target users and beneficiaries of the infrastructure? How much time and resources do you have to implement and evaluate the project? These questions will help you narrow down your focus and set realistic expectations.

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Jaime Ruiz Huescar

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In real life scenarios, outcomes are more important parameters than output. Thus, keeping the need of the end users in mind active transportation infrastructure projects must align with diverse goals, contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities.

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Victor López Velasco

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La base de muchas acciones deben nacer de la generación de un plan que permita definir los objetivos y los alcances, ya que diversos lugares, sobre todo el LATAM es común encontrar diversos proyectos que no cuenta con esta columna vertebral y que es fundamental para poder generar el impacto deseado, ya que sin esta visión muchas veces los recursos usados terminan desperdiciados y los beneficios que se buscaban obtener nunca llegan, por ello se vuelve fundamental construir metas claras que permitan tener resultados sustanciales.

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2 Analyze the existing conditions and needs

The next step is to analyze the existing conditions and needs of the rural areas you are considering. To do this, you can use various data sources and methods, such as census data, surveys, interviews, field observations, and mapping tools. You may want to examine the current level and mode of active transportation in the area, the availability and quality of existing active transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, and transit stops. Additionally, it's important to consider the physical and environmental characteristics of the area, such as terrain, climate, land use, and natural features. Furthermore, it is essential to examine the socio-economic and demographic profile of the area, such as population size, age, income, education, and health status. Lastly, it is important to consider the preferences and barriers of the potential users and stakeholders of the active transportation infrastructure - for example safety, convenience, accessibility, and affordability.

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Jaime Ruiz Huescar

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Although the definition of rural vary with regions. The settlement pattern of rural areas are mostly dispersed and density is low. The transportation barriers and user behavior influence the mode choice which reflect the actual need of the active transportation in the region.

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Victor López Velasco

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Dentro del segundo punto y de igual de importancia se encuentra el diagnostico, proceso muy ligado al anterior, ya que se convierte la brújula que nos mostrara el panorama general con el que se cuenta y el proceso que se tendrá que llevar a cabo para poder definir el mejor proyectos posible. Debe verse no solo como un elemento de información, sino debe serse flexible para poder visualizar una mayor cantidad de variables y escenarios, así como para poder a?adir detalles que le den un mayor impacto y es que justamente en muchos casos no se realiza un correcto uso de este, lo que hace que muchos proyectos no lleguen a prosperar, porque al final no aprovecharon todo lo que podían dar, por lo que es fundamental definir un diagnóstico adecuado.

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3 Evaluate the opportunities and constraints

Based on the analysis of the existing conditions and needs, you can identify the opportunities and constraints for developing active transportation infrastructure in the rural areas. Opportunities are the factors that support or facilitate the implementation of the infrastructure, such as high demand, existing assets, community support, or funding sources. Constraints are the factors that hinder or limit the implementation of the infrastructure, such as low demand, physical barriers, regulatory issues, or funding gaps. You can use a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to organize and prioritize the opportunities and constraints.

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Jaime Ruiz Huescar

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Infrastructure projects in rural areas are provided for social-benefits rather than for a cost-benefits approach. The basis of development can be measuring, as an example: Increase in the public health status of the region or increase in the education level of children's or promoting active lifestyle in the region. Thus, it is important to evaluate with the right tools for the right objective.

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Victor López Velasco

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Dentro del proceso de construcción de proyectos de esta índole una de las herramientas más importantes a considerar se relaciona con la capacidad de poder visualizar múltiples escenarios, tanto negativos como positivos, esto permite darle una solides muy amplia y al mismo tiempo nos ofrece un crecimiento sustancial, ya que al poder realizar este tipo de ejercicios el proyecto queda menos vulnerable a contratiempos y al mismo modo se puede definir como un parteaguas para la generación de otros.

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4 Generate and compare alternatives

The next step is to generate and compare alternatives for active transportation infrastructure in the rural areas. Various tools and techniques, such as scenario planning, multi-criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, or public participation can be used to brainstorm and evaluate different options. When evaluating the alternatives, you should consider criteria such as how they align with your goals and scope, their feasibility and suitability for the rural context, their impact on active transportation outcomes like health, environment, and quality of life, as well as their costs and benefits for the users, stakeholders, and society.

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Victor López Velasco

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Una vez construida la base "teórica" del proyecto debemos definir los elementos que lo van a componer, cual será su naturaleza y realizar una evaluación vinculada con otras alternativas y con modelos propios, los cuales nos brindaran las mejores bases para poder el mejor camino a seguir, todo este reforzado con un base analítica clara que nos brindara la capacidad de realizar este proceso de manera más clara y definida, logrando entre ello una disminución significativa de recursos, tiempo y errores.

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5 Select and implement the best option

The final step is to select and implement the best option for active transportation infrastructure in rural areas. You can use various methods and strategies to make and communicate your decision, such as stakeholder engagement, consensus building, decision matrix, or action plan. When developing an implementation plan, you should consider the scope and schedule of the project, the roles and responsibilities of the project team and partners, the budget and funding sources of the project, the monitoring and evaluation plan of the project, and the risk management and contingency plan of the project. By following these steps, you can identify suitable rural areas for active transportation infrastructure and develop a successful and sustainable project that meets the needs and expectations of your community.

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Victor López Velasco

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Una vez realizada la búsqueda de la mejor alterativa llega la puesta en marcha elemento trascendental y que muchas veces no se presenta, es aquí donde se percibe todo el fruto del trabajo hecho y en donde se muestra que el camino trazado es uno que realmente congenia con lo que busca; adecuado para la población, con la disponibilidad y flexibilidad al cambio, ocupando los recursos suficientes, buscando ser replicable, y aunque podría decirse que es el punto final, lo cierto es que no es así, ya que se debe generar un plan de seguimiento, mantenimiento y en algunos casos de desarrollo, por lo que debe consolidarse un trabajo firme que no solo dure lo proyecto, sino que también sea un enfocado a la modernización y al cambio.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Keep this in mind. The woman or man with hands on the steering wheel is the face of your organization. That driver is the single most important interface between your transit dream, the individual rider's reality, and the public's perception of your organization. Select carefully. Pay well. Train extensively. Hold your drivers to the highest professional standards. And good luck.

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