The Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee advises the Transportation and Parking Commission and the Office of Planning & Sustainability on policy issues relating to improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities and safety. It focuses on policy and priority setting, not on specific roadway projects. It's work includes serving as a sounding board for:
Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan's Walk/Bike Northampton element
Sustainable Northampton's Open Space, Recreation, and Multi-use Trail element
The City's shared trail design and projects
ValleyBike share expansion within the city
MassDOT and MassWorks funded complete street projects
Regulatory changes that effect bicycle and pedestrian safety
Other city actions
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.