Transportation was the focus of Thursday’s land use and transportation workshop held at Morrisville’s Town Hall. The third and final public workshop offered by the town encouraged residents to get involved and voice their opinions as it works to update its 10-year-old land-use plan.

“Land use and transportation is much overdue for reconfiguration due to repopulation,” said John Gretz, a member of the Plan Advisory Committee. “[It’s] something that makes sense.”

Town planners and a delicious spread of food greeted those in attendance. Tables were scattered throughout, which persuaded attendees to break into smaller groups for the interactive planning exercises.

Morrisville Mayor Jan Faulkner welcomed everyone and promoted the success of the past workshops.

“We’ve had good crowds each time,” Faulkner said. “Please be honest and don’t be afraid to give your input.”

Vlad Gavrilovic, a consultant with Renaissance Planning Group, discussed integrating the following five goals: a growth and development pattern, character and quality of development, transportation and land use, community facilities and services and cooperation and coordination.

That integration occurs while implementing the town’s vision statement of “being an innovative crossroads where cultural heritage meets the next generation nurturing vibrant communities of thriving families and businesses while preserving small-town values.”

Residents connected with the goal of preserving a small-town feel — “Quaint, family-owned shopping, where you can walk to shops, restaurants and to the bookstore, but not in a mall setting,” said Rachel Babinec.

This opinion held true during the interactive exercises in which each group highlighted on a map of Morrisville improvements they wished to see.

Greenways, public transportation and widening of roads topped the participants’ wish list. However, the second exercise forced residents to focus on the major priorities once they were given a monetary spending limit on improvements. Residents quickly learned that road improvements and bridges do not come cheaply, especially to a town plagued with multiple railroad crossings.

The completion of Airport Boulevard to Davis Drive and road improvements along with pedestrian walkways for Church Street, McCrimmon Parkway and Morrisville-Carpenter Road were among key roads mentioned during the exercise. A light-rail transit or bus route around the town and to the airport was another priority discussed.

Residents will get to see their input and opinions put into action on July 10 at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. There will be an open house at 5 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6. There will be a presentation and public comments.