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Use this link to email your federal representatives to support complete streets

Via the League of American Bicyclists, here’s a link you can use to generate – in less than a minute – messages to your representatives and senators in support of federal complete streets legislation. Please take a moment for this advocacy.

How cities can build on the COVID active trans explosion and plan for future active transportation needs

Check out this interesting article from Strava founder Gareth Nettleton about the dramatic increase in active transportation during COVID and how cities can keep building on that. For example, he reports that per Strava’s data, the UK alone has seen an increase of 162% in active travel in 2020. He argues for “future proofing” ourContinueContinue reading “How cities can build on the COVID active trans explosion and plan for future active transportation needs”

Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan takes a big step forward

During its August 11 meeting, the Wilmette Transportation Commission unanimously supported the Village’s approval of the Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan. The next stop for the Plan is the Municipal Services Committee of the Village Board. We have not yet been advised of a date; please check back for details. We can’t emphasize enoughContinueContinue reading “Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan takes a big step forward”

Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan Progress

Members of Bike Walk Wilmette have been taking part in the process of developing Wilmette’s Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan by attending meetings, studying the plan and providing feedback. The plan focuses on Wilmette’s transportation network and how it can be improved for all users of the roadway, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers. Once adopted,ContinueContinue reading “Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan Progress”

IDOT Safe Route Report Update

Members of Bike Walk Wilmette were successful in obtaining an IDOT Safe Route to Schools Grant to create SRTS mapping and an action plan for Avoca School District 37. The Avoca District serves students from Wilmette, Glenview, Northfield and Winnetka. The lack of sidewalks in neighborhoods adjacent to Avoca West Elementary and Marie Murphy Middle School,ContinueContinue reading “IDOT Safe Route Report Update”