We're Updating our Master Plan!
We’re in the process of updating our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Review and comment on the community’s short- and long-range planning document for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Check out our web map to view our proposed project priorities. Questions or concerns? Email info@bikewalkbg.org.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
A Greenspace is an open space such as a park, wildlife refuge, or undeveloped floodplain. A Greenway is a linear greenspace along a natural or man-made corridor. Natural corridors in Warren County include river frontage, stream valleys, or ridgelines. Man-made corridors include abandoned railroad lines, utility rights-of-way, or scenic highways. A Greenbelt is a network of greenspaces and greenways that can encircle as well as infiltrate a community.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (updated and approved in 2022) sets the framework for the future of our nonmotorized transportation system, whether traveling through greenspaces or on sidepaths along local streets. This Plan will guide local leaders and planners in building more places to safely and comfortably walk and bike.
What is BPAC (Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee)?
The MPO BPAC is a subcommittee of the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The BPAC provides a forum of communication and collaboration for the bicycle and pedestrian community and public officials alike. The focus areas of the BPAC are to plan, advise, advocate, and educate. The BPAC makes recommendations to the TAC, which then proceeds to the MPO Policy Committee for final decision. With all transportation modes (highway, transit, bike-ped) under the planning efforts of the MPO, the MPO better represents a multimodal system where all forms of transportation are recognized and planned within a single entity. BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get involved.
What is BikeWalkBG?
Bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts are organized and conducted by the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO. These efforts are branded and promoted as BikeWalkBG. While the MPO does not have a budget nor carries the responsibility of constructing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the MPO does work with various local agencies to implement planning projects for improved multimodal access. These multimodal planning activities are carried out by a subcommittee of the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get involved.
Check out the resources available through BikeWalkBG to learn more about bicycle and pedestrian programs offered in our community.