
Bike Walk Connecticut aims to promote the development of safe and connected biking and walking infrastructure and to provide bike safety education within Connecticut.
NewsSurvey results coming soon
Thank you to the 850 individuals and 105 towns that responded to our survey about biking and walking in Connecticut! Results will be out soon Town-by-town analysis was done in 2014. Check out the results here. HB 5917 passes! As the 2023 legislative session came to a close, HB 5917 An Act Implementing the Recommendations Of The Vision Zero Council passed! It directly address the rising injury and death of Connecticut’s pedestrians and bicyclists. The bill is the result of a year of work by the Vision Zero committee, including hundreds of hours of volunteer time by advocates statewide. Bring bicycle education to your schools Bike Walk CT is continuing to offer bike education workshops for teachers, to share the 4th grade curriculum that has been successfully implemented in South Windsor for more than a decade. Bike education teaches children how to check their bikes and ride safely, introduces them to a green way to get where they n eed to go, sets them up to be good drivers, and aligns with the state health and wellness curriculum. Email us at bikewalkct@bikewalkct.org to learn how to bring this training to your community! |
Events2023 BWCT Annual Dinner
Thursday, November 2 Hooker Live, Hartford, CT This fundraiser event offered a unique opportunity to experience an evening of presentations promoting encouragement, inspiration and celebration for Connecticut cyclists and pedestrians, plus a great opportunity for networking with people who are passionate about cycling and walking. Our Keynote Speaker this year was bicycle advocate Bill Nesper from Washington DC. He is the executive director of the League of American Bicyclists and has been involved with the League since 2002. His presentation content will be made available shortly via our website. In addition to a buffet dinner with cash bar, the evening also included our traditional silent auction of goods and services from businesses and individuals. 2024 Discover CT Tour Hartford, CT Stay tuned for details of our 2024 Discover Connecticut ride, starting from Hartford. Sponsorship opportunities for 2024 events can be found here |
BWCT Strava Community
Do you walk, run, bike, or exercise in other ways? Strava is the place for you to connect with others and track your progress! Once you have a free account, you can join the Bike Walk Connecticut group to track your improvements, analyze your workouts, and socialize with others who have similar interests. We encourage you to join the BWCT Strava group if you’re interested. Reach out to us with any questions as you get started. |
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Please join or renew now to help make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk.
Please join or renew now to help make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk.
Let's create a Connecticut that is more bicycle and pedestrian friendly!