Welcome!
In 2009, Public Act 09-154, based on Substitute Senate Bill No. 735, created the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. The board consists of 11 members, appointed as follows: Governor - 5, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of Senate, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the Senate - 1 each.
Monthly Meeting Schedule can be found here:
DOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin turnpike, Newington CT
What we’re about.
The CT Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board seeks to achieve full integration of walking, bicycling, and transit use into Connecticut's transportation system consistent with principles of public safety, convenience, connectivity, human health, context-sensitivity, equity, aesthetics, and a sustainable environment that make our communities vibrant places to live and enjoy.
Public Act No. 09-154 specifies the duties of the Advisory Board in section (e) and (f) below
(e) The duties of the board shall include, but not be limited to, examining the need for bicycle and pedestrian transportation, promoting programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians in this state, and advising appropriate agencies of the state on policies, programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians.
(f) The board may apply for and accept grants, gifts and bequests of funds from other states, federal and interstate agencies, independent authorities and private firms, individuals and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out its responsibilities.
Click below to access the board’s annual reports.
2011 Annual Report (issued Jan. 31, 2012)
2010 Annual Report (issued Jan. 15, 2011)
2009 Annual Report (issued Jan. 15, 2010)
Goals
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In 2009, Public Act 09-154, based on Substitute Senate Bill No. 735, created the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. The board consists of 11 members, appointed as follows: Governor - 5, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of Senate, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the Senate - 1 each.
Monthly Meeting Schedule can be found here:
DOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin turnpike, Newington CT
What we’re about.
The CT Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board seeks to achieve full integration of walking, bicycling, and transit use into Connecticut's transportation system consistent with principles of public safety, convenience, connectivity, human health, context-sensitivity, equity, aesthetics, and a sustainable environment that make our communities vibrant places to live and enjoy.
Public Act No. 09-154 specifies the duties of the Advisory Board in section (e) and (f) below
(e) The duties of the board shall include, but not be limited to, examining the need for bicycle and pedestrian transportation, promoting programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians in this state, and advising appropriate agencies of the state on policies, programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians.
(f) The board may apply for and accept grants, gifts and bequests of funds from other states, federal and interstate agencies, independent authorities and private firms, individuals and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out its responsibilities.
Click below to access the board’s annual reports.
2011 Annual Report (issued Jan. 31, 2012)
2010 Annual Report (issued Jan. 15, 2011)
2009 Annual Report (issued Jan. 15, 2010)
Goals
- To advance the inclusion of non-motorized design elements in state and municipal road building projects as well as in both public and private development and redevelopment projects.
- Support and encourage pedestrian and bicycle connections between neighborhoods, commercial areas, employment centers, schools, state and municipals parks, and other designations serving the community.
- Integrate and connect the pedestrian and bicycle system with other transportation systems (roads, rail, bus, etc.)
- Support government policies and funding initiatives that favor transit and non-motorized transportation.
- To facilitate the implementation of the Complete Streets Law
Report a bicycle or pedestrian issue on SeeClickFix:
