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Bike Walk Connecticut is your voice for a bikeable, walkable Connecticut.

Bike Walk Connecticut is a member-supported non-profit organization making cycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut. 

Our History
Bike Walk Connecticut was formed in 2005 as the Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance (CCBA), with a mission to advocate for bike-friendly facilities and policies in central Connecticut to benefit all bicyclists, both recreational riders and commuters.  

The group's first activity was to take over the Hartford Bike to work program that had been previously managed by an association of agencies and individuals and had operated since 2000.  

CCBA received 501(C)(3) status in January 2006.  In April 2010, CCBA broadened its mission to include walking issues, adopted a statewide focus, and changed its name to Bike Walk Connecticut.     
Our Goals
Bike Walk Connecticut is the only organization working statewide to make Connecticut bike- and pedestrian-friendly.  

We work locally to increase grassroots efforts to make communities better places to bike and walk; at the state legislature to advance laws that protect the rights of cyclists and walkers, and at the DOT to make sure that policies and engineering practices that will improve conditions for cyclists are implemented.  We are also active at the federal level, working cooperatively with national organizations to ensure continued funding for biking and walking projects.

Our overall goals are to:
  • Be the premier source for comprehensive, timely, and accurate information on bicycling and pedestrian issues in Connecticut
  • Defend and advance the rights and interests of bicyclists and pedestrians to efficiently, safely, and enjoyably travel Connecticut's roadways and trails
  • Educate motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians about how to safely and harmoniously share the road
  • Ensure all programs and materials are tailored to the needs of diverse populations
  • Directly deliver bicycle and pedestrian education to a broad range of Connecticut residents
  • Conduct an annual summit focused on cycling and walking, education and advocacy
  • Promote and expand bike to work as a year-round opportunity
Our priorities for 2012-2013 include:
  • Full implementation of the complete streets law at the state level
  • Educating the public about the complete streets law
  • Statewide implementation of a Share the Road campaign
  • Training physical education teachers to deliver bike safety classes
  • Encouraging cycling through our statewide Bike to Work campaign and Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour
  • Passage of a Vulnerable Users Bill
Our Accomplishments
Bike Walk Connecticut's accomplishments are made possible by the financial support of our members, bicycle shop and retail sponsors, and corporate donors.  A few of our accomplishments include:  
  • Bicycling Advocacy
    Passage in 2008 of legislation requiring motorists to provide a safe distance of at least 3 feet when overtaking a cyclist.  In 2009 we promoted Complete Streets legislation which included the formation of a statewide Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board.  
  • Bike to Work Campaign
    Bike Walk Connecticut grew out of the Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance, which focused on Bike to Work events in central Connecticut.  In 2012, we sponsored a statewide Bike to Work campaign with close to 1,000 participants, and we continue to host bike to work events in central Connecticut.  
  • Discover Hartford Tour
    Bike Walk Connecticut engages over 1000 cyclists and scores of volunteers each year to discover the joys of bicycling and the many neighborhoods and parks of Hartford.
  • Outreach and Education
    With a fleet of children’s bicycles and a stable of certified cycling instructors, Bike Walk Connecticut offers bicycle safety classes for all ages and abilities.  We have worked with school systems to bring bike safety education into 4th grade classes, sponsor instructor and teacher training, and offer classes to the public.  We attend public meetings on trail and roadway projects to ensure that the interests of pedestrians and bicyclists are heard.  
  • Website and e-Newsletter
    Our website and our twice-a-month e-mail newsletter keep the cycling and pedestrian communities informed of relevant developments on the local, state and national levels.