Welcome to the Active Transportation Resource Center!
Are you interested in making your community a safer place to bike and walk, but are overwhelmed or unsure where to start? You've come to the right place! The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) web-based toolkit is a central clearinghouse for the latest information on active transportation. Resources include information on programs that support biking and walking, potential funding opportunities, design guidelines, and more! |
Regional Active Transportation Map |
Join us for a social bike ride on one of our regional trails!
SPC's staff bike club, known as the Yellow GOAT Bike Club, is hitting the trails this year! We will be hosting social bike rides on different trails throughout our 10-county region on the 4th Saturday of each month from April through October. All rides are "no -drop", meaning no one gets left behind, and rides are open to anyone who may be interested in joining us. Ride details/fliers for each month's ride will be posted here.
Active Transportation Forum
Network with other change-makers!
Attend SPC's quarterly Active Transportation Forum to learn more about what's going on with projects and programs to improve conditions for people who bike and walk in our region. Network with peers, share strategies and provide input on regional planning efforts.
Want to attend?
Let us know! We'll add your name to our email distribution list and you will receive meeting notices and agendas for upcoming Active Transportation Forums.
Attend SPC's quarterly Active Transportation Forum to learn more about what's going on with projects and programs to improve conditions for people who bike and walk in our region. Network with peers, share strategies and provide input on regional planning efforts.
Want to attend?
Let us know! We'll add your name to our email distribution list and you will receive meeting notices and agendas for upcoming Active Transportation Forums.
News
Updating what it takes to be a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)
September 16, 2021
The League of American Bicyclists announced planned changes to the BFC program and the timeline for submitting applications. While the typical timeline of the BFC review cycle includes two submission deadlines per year, for communities to apply by either February or August, the Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community submission deadline was extended to September 1st at 11:59pm PT, and there will only be one review cycle for BFC applicants in 2022. Learn more>
September 16, 2021
The League of American Bicyclists announced planned changes to the BFC program and the timeline for submitting applications. While the typical timeline of the BFC review cycle includes two submission deadlines per year, for communities to apply by either February or August, the Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community submission deadline was extended to September 1st at 11:59pm PT, and there will only be one review cycle for BFC applicants in 2022. Learn more>
MUTCD Notice of Proposed Amendments
April 23, 2021: FHWA recently conducted four informational webinars to acquaint people with the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) for the 11th edition of the MUTCD and the revision and comment processes. Each webinar includes background information on navigating the comment process. The recordings for all webinars are are available on their website.
April 23, 2021: FHWA recently conducted four informational webinars to acquaint people with the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) for the 11th edition of the MUTCD and the revision and comment processes. Each webinar includes background information on navigating the comment process. The recordings for all webinars are are available on their website.
Bicycle Friendly Community℠ Workshop
March 16, 2021: Is your community interested in becoming more bike-friendly or applying to the League of American Bicyclists for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation? Join SPC for a free, online workshop to learn more about building bicycle friendly communities and the Bicycle Friendly Community application process!
Monday, March 29, 2021
10:00 AM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1 hr 30 mins
Play recording (1 hr 19 mins)
Recording password: AfjvqCq7
Featured resources
Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) releases report examining and summarizing trail usage and impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pennsylvania has thousands of miles of trails, each of which provided a much needed respite during the stay-at-home orders of the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to Pennsylvania’s trails to not only become increasingly used and suffer added strain, but also to a newfound appreciation among the individuals who visited the trails during the stay-at-home orders. In response to the increased trail usage, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council has compiled a report examining and summarizing trail usage throughout the state during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full report can be read here.
Pennsylvania has thousands of miles of trails, each of which provided a much needed respite during the stay-at-home orders of the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to Pennsylvania’s trails to not only become increasingly used and suffer added strain, but also to a newfound appreciation among the individuals who visited the trails during the stay-at-home orders. In response to the increased trail usage, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council has compiled a report examining and summarizing trail usage throughout the state during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full report can be read here.
NACTO releases Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) recently released Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery, providing cities around the world with detailed strategies they can use to redesign and adapt their streets for new uses both during the COVID-19 crisis and in the recovery.
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) recently released Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery, providing cities around the world with detailed strategies they can use to redesign and adapt their streets for new uses both during the COVID-19 crisis and in the recovery.
Using trails and outdoor spaces
Visit the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website to learn more about and find educational resources for Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces Safely in the Wake of COVID-19.
Visit the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website to learn more about and find educational resources for Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces Safely in the Wake of COVID-19.
Practicing Social Distancing—and Good Judgment—on Trails (Rails-to-Trails Conservancy)
Social distancing by activity
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