Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee originally formed in March 2009 (as the PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee) with a primary focus on addressing bicycle and pedestrian mobility in the Town. The committee's mission is to advise the Town, educate the community, and advocate for opportunities to improve mobility and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians in Bethlehem.

View the committee's vision, mission, and goals.

Regular Meetings


Due to COVID-19, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee is holding its regular meetings virtually via Zoom until further notice. If you would like to attend the upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee's virtual meeting or submit a public comment, please contact Nate Owens at nowens@townofbethlehem.org
  • Meetings are generally held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall in Room 101.
  • Upcoming Meetings
    • January 28
    • February 25
    • March 24
    • April 28
    • May 26
    • June 23
    • September 22
    • October 27
    • November 24

Agendas & Minutes


The most recent agenda is posted in advance of each meeting. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda | View Archived Minutes

Lawn Signs

In an effort to increase awareness for bicycle and pedestrian safety in Town, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee has developed and is distributing 'Please Look Out For Us' lawn signs. The signs can be picked up in Room 203 of Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lawn signs can only be placed on residential zoned properties and must be set back at least 5 feet from the sidewalk or road right-of-way.

Please Look Out For Us
Members
  • Kristin Ackerman
  • Anne Benware
  • Laura DiBetta
  • Oliver Holmes
  • Steve LeBoyer
  • Ann Perry
  • Henry Peyrebrune
  • Erin Rightmyer
  • Mindy Scott
  • Erin Svare
  • Mark Wahl

The committee rotates the chair and recorder positions on a monthly basis to share workload. The following table lists the chair and recorder responsibilities for the current year:  Committee Chair and Recorder schedule/table

Town Representatives


  • Nate Owens, AICP, Senior Planner
  • Commander Adam Hornick, Bethlehem Police Department

Bethlehem Walk and Roll Fest

Each spring the Town and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee holds the Walk and Roll Festival, a family-fun event with activities for everyone, including stations teaching kids essential bike skills, safety awareness activities, exhibitors and local vendors, and more. The Bethlehem Walk and Roll Fest is co-sponsored by the Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, Bethlehem Police Family Services Unit, and Bethlehem Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

The 2020 date is Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 250 Delaware Avenue - in the Community Care parking lot.

Documents

  1. Roll Model Pledge
  2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Network
  3. Complete Streets Resolution
  4. Evaluation Process for New Pathway Investment
  5. Town Board Resolution Establishing Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

For more information, please follow the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee on Facebook and Instagram or contact Nate Owens at nowens@townofbethlehem.org.