By Katherine Tam
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 04/13/2010 02:17:46 PM PDT
Updated: 04/13/2010 02:17:47 PM PDT

RICHMOND - Locals can help plan Richmond's future as a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly place next month.

The following workshops and activities are scheduled as the city embarks on assembling a Pedestrian Plan and a Bicycle Master Plan:

• Community kickoff meeting: 6 to 8 p.m., May 12, Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave.
• Bicycle planning workshop: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 15, 440 Civic Center Plaza, multipurpose room
• Walkable design workshop 1: 5 to 8 p.m., May 19, Nevin Community Center, 598 Nevin Ave.
• Walkable design workshop 2: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 22, Coronado Elementary School, 2001 Virginia Ave.
• Closing workshop: 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave.

For more information about the pedestrian plan, call city Planner Hector Rojas at 510-620-6662 or e-mail Hector_Rojas@ci.richmond.ca.us.

For information about the bicycle master plan, call city Planner Joe Light at 510-620-6703 or e-mail Joe_light@ci.richmond.ca.us