New Trails & Connections
- Right of Way and funding secured for the Multi-Use Trail from Western Blvd. to House St.. Construction anticipated in 2017
- Putnam Bridge Walkway Approach – Design work proceeding, CT DOT working to secure funding
Community Outreach
- Kiwanis Tour of Glastonbury – Silver sponsor of Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour
- Bicycle Helmet Donations – 20 helmets given away to youth participants
- 3rd Annual Bike Boulevard Scavenger Hunt
- Audubon Society Earth Day Fair Participant
Road Safety & Town Engagement
- Board Members of the Glastonbury Bike Advisory Council – Working to plan and Implement Bicycle Friendly Community objectives
- Hebron Avenue Round-A-Bouts –Advocate for bicycle and pedestrian safety issues regarding proposed construction of traffic circles on Hebron Avenue;
- Connecticut D.O.T. Community Connectivity Program – Participated in road safety audit. to identify issues that might affect bicycle and pedestrian safety in corridor from end of House St. trail to Riverfront Community Center
2017 Goals:
- Advise and work with Glastonbury to complete the Western Blvd. to House Street trail
- Complete many of the requirements to achieve Bicycle Friendly Community Silver Status
- Advocate for the linkage to the Putnam Bridge pedestrian path
- Work with recreational cycling groups to develop & plan additional trails and paths
