The Minuteman Bikeway, now 25 years old, is only 1 part of our vision to make safe biking in Bedford viable for all who wish for a healthy, fun, and environmentally friendly mode of recreation and transportation. Many of our staff are also members of the Bicycle Advisory, Transportation, and Trails Committees. Our goal for Bedford is to knit together our paths, trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes so that all neighborhoods have viable access to schools, library, shopping, sports and recreation areas, and Town Center. As a co-sponsor we are especially excited about the "Safe Routes To School" program initiated at Job Lane, Spring, 2009. The State has twice cited Bedford for its bicycle and walking programs at Job Lane Elementary. Principal Ackerman has been a big part of the success at Job Lane. In 2015 the State funded a 'safe route' from Great Rd thru the school campus to Railroad Ave. The project will include bike lanes and a signalized crossing at Great Rd, and an off-street path connection to the schools. Here you will find our newsletters with important event announcements, and local and regional bike news. Bedford Day, (Sept every year) the Friends host a 'bike corral' for easy parking and an information booth. Come visit us. Ride your bike and enjoy free valet parking! We welcome your comments. Email us at BedfordBike@gmail.com Winter 2017-18 Davis Rd Boardwalk proposal - bait and switch? Why doesn't it provide bicycle access? The presentation given to Town officers promises ped AND bike access: "6-foot wide, multi-use for cyclists and pedestrians" but in reality bicyclists will be required to walk their bike on the narrow boardwalk. Although they rejected a shared-use boardwalk that would serve many residents, the Conservation Commission are asking the Town to fund an 18 ft wide viewing deck that would look out over the swamp. Fall 2016 Update
Fall 2015 Update
Fall 2013 Update Summer 2013 News Update
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