BikeWalkBG Updates / Events

School Bike Education Program

BikeWalkBG, in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec, the Barren River District Health Department, and community volunteers, is offering free Bicycle Education classes to local city and county 4th graders again this school year. The program was launched in the spring semester of 2024. With funding from the Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant funding, BikeWalkBG and partners are able to provide and bring to schools all of the bicycles, helmets, and equipment needed to provide a 45 minute P.E. session. The program stresses bicycle safety & handling and healthy lifestyles, along with the joy of biking.

Briarwood Elementary, Cumberland Trace Elementary, Richardsville Elementary, Rockfield Elementary hosted the BikeWalkBG School Bike Education Program on their locations this fall prior to Thanksgiving. A total of 13 fourth grade classes, approximately 260 students, participated in the program.

We are scheduling sessions now for spring 2025. If you are a parent or educator interested in the program, or if you want to volunteer with Bike Ed or any other programming that BikeWalkBG sponsors, please reach out to Carroll Duckworth, MPO Coordinator at 270-842-1953 or carroll.duckworth@bgky.org

Upcoming FREE Community Bike Rides – Come join the fun!

If you enjoy riding a bike with friends, you should join BikeWalkBG for our free community group bike rides throughout the year. Ride types range from slow pace on short, protected routes like Greenways, to longer night-time rides on city and county streets. Annual events include a Halloween night ride in costume, Light Up BGKY after-dark ride to see holiday lights downtown, and St. Patrick’s Day. Other events this year included a Community Farmers’ Market Ride, Downtown Family Slow Roll, and Earth Day Ride.

Every ride offers a great opportunity to get outside, meet new people, enjoy some healthy movement, and explore more of our beautiful community. Follow BikeWalkBG on social media or visit our webpage for the calendar of upcoming events and updates.

**NOTICE NEW DATE** Start the year off right with a FREE Community Winter Bike Ride hosted by BikeWalkBG.

Date: Sunday, 1-26-25
Time: Meet at 10:45 a.m.
Where: Roland Bland Park, 400 Center St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Difficulty: 7-9 miles for experienced riders
Registration: Register HERE or on Facebook Online advance registration is not required but greatly appreciated. Participants who do not register online in advance, must register on site before riding.
Questions: Email us!

Why not Adopt-A-Trail?

Adopt-A-Trail is empowered by concerned citizens, businesses, and organizations who want to make the greenway experience as pleasant as possible. This program is a great way to enjoy the greenways and trails while at the same time helping to keep them open, safe and in good condition! Recently additional Adopt-A-Trail participants have been secured.

Interested in Adopting a trail? Here is what you should know:

- Volunteers shall be at least 13 years of age. Volunteers under 18 years old shall be closely supervised and have parental consent to participate in trail cleanups.
- Each Group shall conduct at least two safety meetings per year. Participants must attend a safety meeting conducted by the Group before participating in a cleanup event.
- Groups shall be required to adopt a section of designated trail for a minimum of a one‐year period.
- Groups shall be required to maintain their adopted section of trail at least four to six times per year.
- The Group shall obtain its own supplies and materials and litter shall be disposed of properly.
- See the Adopt-A-Trail Agreement below for more details.

Please see our website or contact our staff for questions or additional information about the Greenways Adopt-A-Trail Program. (270) 842-1953 or planninginfo@bgky.org.

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.