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
  • Upcoming Meetings
    • 2021
      • January 26
      • February 23
      • March 30 (rescheduled)
      • April 27
      • May 25
      • June 22
      • September 28
      • October 26
      • November 23
      • December 28

Agendas & Minutes


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

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
  • Constantine Kontogiannis
  • Steve LeBoyer
  • Henry Peyrebrune
  • Erin Rightmyer
  • Dana Scalere
  • Mindy Scott
  • Erin Svare

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 James Rexford, 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 2021 Walk and Roll Fest will be held in May, 2021.  Date is to be determined.

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 see the Sidewalks web page, follow the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee on Facebook and Instagram or contact Nate Owens at nowens@townofbethlehem.org.