Nationally, traffic fatalities of all kinds are up substantially, and the United States is doing much, much worse than other high-income countries.
Bike/ped plans & policies in Connecticut Towns
In summer 2023, we surveyed Connecticut towns and asked for their bike/ped masterplans, Complete Streets plans and policies, and Vision Zero plans or policies.
Connecticut’s Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Groups
We have complied a list of local Connecticut bicycle and pedestrian groups, separated by region, for your convenience.
Give Respect, Get Respect! Share the Road, Connecticut.
Everybody should feel safe using Connecticut’s roads. Connecticut’s roads are traveled by walkers, runners, and cyclists who are welcome and expected to use the roads for transportation, fitness, and recreation. With common courtesy, common sense, and respect for the rules to share the road, Connecticut’s roads can be safer for everyone. Please do your part whether you’re driving, cycling, walking,…
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…
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…
Bike to Work Day Tuesday, May 14
National Bike to Work Day is May 19 and the annual Hartford area Bike to Work Day will take place on Tuesday, May 14. Ride to downtown Hartford and gather at Old State House from 7:00am-9:00am for camaraderie, coffee, and bagels, plus a few words from state and local officials. Let’s start the spring season off right with an active…
Spring 2024 Discover Tours (Hartford, CT)
UPDATE: Thank you to all that came out for this event! To access the photos taken at this event, click here. Join us this year as we discover Connecticut with our annual tour series! 2024 features two opportunities to participate and get engaged in the community of cycling and walking advocates. Both tours of Connecticut have options for three bike…
Fall 2024 Discover CT Tour (Falls Village, CT)
On Sunday, September 8 we’ll begin in Falls Village and tour Northwest Connecticut! Co-hosted with Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage), this event gives you the chance to explore the scenic Litchfield Hills and visit portions of the multi-state Western New England Greenway / U.S. Bicycle Route 7. The walking route gives you the opportunity to explore part…