Mission:
The Belfast Pedestrian, Transportation & Accessibility Committee (formerly the Pedestrian, Biking & Hiking Committee) was formed in 2008 to promote, advocate for, and advise the City Council on improving conditions for non-automotive modes of moving about our city, including walking, running, hiking, and using wheeled devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, and bicycles. Its mission is to improve the accessibility, safety, and usefulness of sidewalks, multi-use paths, bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, and parking areas, and to promote harmony among all users of public roads, through education, infrastructure improvements, and traffic calming measures. Its goal is a citywide transportation network that provides safe, enjoyable, and efficient options for residents and visitors of every age and level of ability to move around Belfast and surrounding areas without a car.
The Pedestrian, Transportation & Accessibility Committee is currently working on the Belfast Active Transportation & Accessibility Plan. Check it out now!