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East West Gateway Council of Governments is striving to improve conditions for bicycles and pedestrians across the region. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is our way of attempting to
address some these issues. Current projects include:
Development of a Level of Service Map for Bicyclists – Using the Bicycle Compatibility Index this project seeks to measure the comfort level
of the average cyclist on roadways throughout the region. When finished, a map will be produced that will help cyclists determine the best on road routes to use when traveling to
different destinations in the region.
The St. Louis Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) – the committee advises the East-West Gateway Coordinating
Council on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues. For a history and a list of the committee members, as well as the functions that the committee serves click here .
St. Louis Regional Bicycling and Walking Transportation Plan
East-West Gateway held a series of public meetings to get citizen comment on the development plan. The first meeting was held downtown on October 6, 2004, and a second
was held at UMSL on November 30, 2004. A series of six open houses were held February 15 through March 1, 2005 to gather public comment on draft elements of the Plan. In June
2005 the first completed Draft St. Louis Regional Bicycling and Walking Transportation Plan* was completed. Additional public meetings were held in July 2005 to get comments
on this document. The Final Bicycling and Walking Transportation Plan* was completed in
July 2005. Listed below are several items presented at past meetings.
*Please note: because of the size of draft and final Plans, the documents have been
divided into several smaller files linked together with bookmarks. To download the documents in their entirety, please click below:
Bicycling and Walking Environments Charrette(note: this file is 13.9 mg and may
be viewed more quickly by downloading then viewing off-line) presented at the St. Louis Regional Bicycling and Walking Transportation Plan open house held on November 30, 2004
History:
The BPAC was established by the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council in July of 1995 based on the recommendations set forth in the St. Louis Region Bicycle Facilities Plan. The Plan was adopted by the EWGCC Board of Directors in April of 1995.
The guiding mission of the BPAC is to enhance access and mobility throughout the region by encouraging the coordinated development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, programs, and
activities that will enhance safe access to major residential areas, educational, government and cultural institutions, employment and retail activity centers, as well as parks and
recreational areas.
Membership:
The BPAC represents a cross-section of public, private, and non-profit representatives from the region. Advisory Committee members include: planning officials from the region's municipalities, county and state transportation departments; representatives from the region's principal universities and employment sites; individuals from key public interest and advocacy groups; and individuals representing the general public and cycling community.
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
One Memorial Dr., Ste 1600 St. Louis, MO 63102 phone: (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750 fax: (314) 231-6120 e-mail: webmaster@ewgateway.org
region. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is our way of attempting to
address some these issues. Current projects include:
