With a host of Personians already Uptown Saturday morning for an event hosted by the Roxboro Uptown Development Corp., members of the committee hit the streets seeking public input for its Pedestrian Transportation Plan. A booth was also set up for citizens to visit.

The Roxboro Pedestrian Transportation Plan is part of a statewide matching grants program through the North Carolina Department of Transportation that is designed to support local communities in their efforts to plan for bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

City of Roxboro Public Services Director Andy Oakley said Tuesday, “The booth on Saturday was great.

“[Communications director] Linda [Briggs] did a great job getting the folks to participate from the crowd,” Oakley added. “The citizens that spoke were very excited and a number of the people would like to see both sidewalks and greenways in the community.”

As of Tuesday, Oakley was unable to cite specific ideas suggested by the citizens, but he said further information would be forthcoming.

“We have not compiled everything yet,” Oakley said. “We hope to have the study completed by the end of the summer.”

Last week, Oakley said committee members had identified as specific concerns better connection from residential areas and new development into Uptown and to destinations such as Huck Sansbury Park, as well as provision for more active living opportunities in terms of pedestrian facilities and programs. He also said that major roads and intersections that pose a concern for pedestrian safety had also been discussed.

On Saturday, citizens were provided maps for writing comments and identifying places they would like to get to on foot, areas perceived to be unsafe, ideas for trails, etc.

Oakley noted that citizens wishing to offer suggestions can still do so by visiting the city’s Web site at www.cityofroxboro.com and filling out a survey. That, he said, is an option many have taken advantage of thus far.

“Our consultants (Greenways Inc.) were really excited about the online contributors,” Oakley said. “We have had better response than some of the larger municipalities. I attribute that to the great support that we have gotten from LeighAnn Creeson at the Person County Health Department and [Briggs’] efforts to inform the employees and the residents.”