The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is updating its Regional Active Transportation Plan. They were in Washington on Monday for a listening session so that residents of Washington County could weigh in on transportation that is not dedicated to automobiles. This plan aims to improve biking, walking, and other active transportation options to create safer, more accessible communities. Leann Chaney is the Senior Active Transportation Planner for the SPC. She says the update is needed because the original plan is five years old and much has changed in active transportation in the region. There has been a growth in trails. Bike lanes have been extended and, in some areas recently installed. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, work patterns and transportation patterns have changed that reflect an increased need for improvements and access for people to walk and ride bikes. Leisure activity is not the only criteria of concern. Connectivity is also important. Can a person easily access a trail or bike lane to use it for a work commute or a shopping trip. Can the user limit use of a car to use an active transportation mode. Residents are still able to weigh in with their thoughts about improvements and even concerns and frustrations with transportation by foot or by bike. A survey is available at https://arcg.is/1TSifn2 .