Bicycle & Pedestrian
Working Group
Emily Dozier, DCTC, Chair
David Staas, UCTC, Co-Chair
Jack Mance, A/GFTC
Scott Reigle, BMTS
Chaim Simon, CRTC
Sandy Misiewicz, CRTC
Tara Grogan, DCTC
Amy Weymouth, GBNRTC
Chris Rieck, GTC
Dana Crisino, HOCTC
Amy Heiderich, HOCTC
Fernando de Aragon, ITCTC
Jay Lambrix, ITCTC
John Simpson, NYMTC
Alan Sorensen, OCTC
Jessica Ridgeway, OCTC
Danielle Krol, SMTC
Mike Alexander, SMTC
Geoffrey Urda, WJCTC
Peter Dunleavy, NYSDOT
Colleen Smith-Lemmon, NYSDOT
Meg Webster, NYSDOT
Korie McAllister, NYSDOT
John Franchini, NYSDOT
Valerie Deane, NYSDOT
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Christina Gravelding, NYSDOT
Julie Baldwin, NYSDOT
Greg Szewczyk, NYSDOT
Christopher Church, NYSDOT
Alexandra Beck, NYSDOT
Sandra Jobson, NYSDOT
Susan Pitely, NYSDOT
Yacob Shenkute, NYSDOT
Veronika Cetin, NYSDOT
Alec Gellman, NYSDOT
Beth Watts, NYSDOT
Lisa Ford, NYSDOT
Mary Harding, NYSDOT
Michael Grant, NYSDOT
Robert Limoges, NYSDOT
Karen Lorf, NYSDOT
Sharon Heyboer, NYSDOT
Susan Olsen, NYSDOT
Renee Casler, NYSDOT
Kyle Fellows, NYSDOT
Jennifer Hogan, NYSDOH
Nicole McGrath, FHWA
Dylan Carey, PTNY
Rebecca Murray, PTNY
Leah Golby, NYBC
Anne Savage, NYBC
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Travel on foot and by bicycle has become increasingly recognized a a valued part of the urban transportation fabric. When trips made by non-motorized modes replace those made in cars, there are benefits ranging from reduced emissions to reduced congestion to improved health from physical activity. MPOs are looking for ways to promote these modes, and to understand their unique safety needs.
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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Working Group includes staff of MPOs and NYSDOT, as well as partner agencies such as the NYS Department of Health, New York Bicycling Coalition, and Parks and Trails NY.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Working Group Goals
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Provide a forum through Working Group meetings and email correspondence to share issues and ideas to help members improve their pedestrian and bicycle planning work.
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Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility by promoting best practices and coordinating with partners on outreach and education.
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Support the implementation of Complete Streets by MPOs, NYSDOT, partner agencies, and local jurisdictions.
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Collaborate with other NYSAMPO Working Groups, New York State agencies, and partners including the NYSDOT, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), and NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH); non-profit organizations including the New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC), Parks and Trails New York (PTNY); and others to achieve mutual goals.
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Track State and Federal legislative and regulatory initiatives related to bicycling and walking, including relevant NYSDOT policies and Engineering Bulletins/Instructions.
2024 Meeting Minutes
2019 Meeting Minutes