About the Plan

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Network Plan will provide an action-oriented road map to make Newton more safe, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone to walk, ride and roll. The City has engaged the firm of Kittelson & Associates following a procurement process in 2022.  A public meeting date will be announced for Fall 2024. The draft finalized plan is expected to be brought to City Council for adoption in late 2024

The Existing Conditions Report is now available here.

For more information, contact bikepedplan@newtonma.gov.

Project Goals

• Create an implementation-focused Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan that will strategically recommend 5-year investments to ensure safe, accessible all ages and abilities bicycling and walking in Newton. Project recommendations will aim to:
• Address safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists
• Support implementation of safety improvements along corridors with high levels of bicycle and pedestrian crashes
• Help ensure safe routes to schools, recreation facilities, civic institutions, transit stops, village centers and other high-traffic destinations
• Support building a core network of protected bike lanes, shared use paths, Neighborways and bike lanes
• Support implementation of speed reduction projects to improve safety
• Help ensure streets and sidewalks are accessible for users of all ages and abilities
• Help improve off-road trail segments that can be utilized for point-to-point bicycle and pedestrian transportation

Advisory Committee

The Network Plan will be supported by an Advisory Committee to help ensure effective public engagement, and to provide the project team with local knowledge and expertise while reviewing project deliverables.

Draft timeline

Resources and Links

• Presentation to Public Safety and Transportation Committee, 2/22/23

• Public Input Website – Now Closed

• Interactive Storymap page

• Public Meeting #1 Presentation
• Public Meeting #1 Video