Motivated by a desire to build a multi-modal transportation infrastructure and enhance quality of life, Metro's Public Works and Planning departments hired RPM Transportation Consultants in 2001 to develop a countywide plan for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This comprehensive planning effort included a first-ever inventory and condition assessment of every existing sidewalk in Davidson County, using custom software. In order to prioritize new sidewalk projects and other pedestrian improvements, RPM developed a Sidewalk Priority Index based on land use, proximity to pedestrian activity generators, and other factors. A bikeway network map was developed by RPM, which evaluated the current suitability of identified roadways for bicycles, along with specific recommendations for bicycle facilities improvements on each corridor. RPM also wrote comprehensive design guidelines for both pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Finally, RPM provided a thorough outline of recommended new policies, practices and programs directed toward integrating pedestrian and bicycle considerations into all relevant Metro endeavors. By emphasizing public involvement and interagency coordination, RPM Transportation Consultants ensured that the plan reflected the needs of the client and garnered the support of Nashvillians.