Government Center, 3rd Floor
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
Tel: 203-316-5190
Fax: 203-316-4995
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South Western Regional Planning Agency Government Center, 3rd Floor 888 Washington Boulevard Stamford, CT 06901 Tel: 203-316-5190 Fax: 203-316-4995 |
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning The region’s vision for bicycling and walking echoes the state’s vision and goals at a regional level: ‘To enhance the bicycle and walking environment throughout the South Western Region (Connecticut) by providing for the safe, convenient and enjoyable use of these modes of transportation in an effort to meet the publics’ demand for improved mobility and a better quality of life.’ (ConnDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 1999). Safe and connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities are essential elements of the comprehensive multi-modal transportation system envisioned for the South Western Region. These modes provide personal transportation choices that are alternatives to the single occupant vehicle. They are environmentally-friendly and benefit air quality and reduce energy use and traffic congestion. They can be relatively low cost, and contribute to a better quality of life. The challenge is to develop a ‘bicycle and pedestrian friendly’ region and state. SWRPA continues to promote bicycling and walking in the region through a number of initiatives. A Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, currently under development, will identify projects to make bicycling and walking safer and more convenient. SWRPA also assists its member municipalities obtain funding for Safe Routes to School and Federal Transit Administration Enhancement projects
The CT Transportation Institute in partnership with Connecticut Department of Transportation will be offering a two-day workshop entitled "Designing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities in Connecticut". The workshop will take place on April 23-24 in Norwalk, CT. Please check out the workshop flyer for more details or to register.
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