Bicycle & Pedestrian
Working Group
Emily Dozier, DCTC, Chair
David Staas, UCTC, Co-Chair
Jack Mance, A/GFTC
Scott Reigle, BMTS
Jennifer Ceponis, CDTC
Chaim Simon, CDTC
Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC
Tara Grogan, DCTC
Courtney Taylor, ECTC
Amy Weymouth, GBNRTC
Alex Kone, GTC
Bob Willliams, 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
Karen Lorf, NYSDOT
Colleen Smith-Lemmon, NYSDOT
Meg Webster, NYSDOT
Korie McAllister, NYSDOT
John Franchini, NYSDOT
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​Valerie Deane, NYSDOT
Christina Gravelding, NYSDOT
Julie Baldwin, NYSDOT
Bruce Cunningham, NYSDOT
Greg Szewczyk, NYSDOT
Christopher Church, NYSDOT
Alexandra Beck, NYSDOT
Sandra Jobson, NYSDOT
Susan Pitely, NYSDOT
Yacob Shenkute, NYSDOT
Alec Gellman, NYSDOT
Beth Watts, NYSDOT
Lisa Ford, NYSDOT
Mary Harding, NYSDOT
Michael Grant, NYSDOT
Robert Limoges, NYDOT
Sharon Heyboer, NYSDOT
Susan Olsen, NYSDOT
Renee Casler, NYSDOT
Gina Gillooley, NYSDOH
Jennifer Hogan, NYSDOH
Nicole McGrath, FHWA
Dylan Carey, PTNY
Rebecca De La Cruz, PTNY
Kyle Hatch, NYBC
Leah Golby, NYBC
Tom Benware, NYBC
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 best practices and help members plan projects that improve safety, mobility, and accessibility.
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Increase bicycle and pedestrian safety 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 the Walk-Bike New York Planning Committee; 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 Instructions.
2019 Meeting Minutes