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ALDOT asks for public input on bike and pedestrian plan

The Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian plan wants to improve bicycling and walking opportunities and safety across Alabama.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation is working on a Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and wants your input. This fall, the planning team will hold five public workshops across the state. The workshops will give people an opportunity to to share their perspective on bicycling and pedestrian needs and learn more about the ALDOT plan.

The workshops will be conducted as open houses where you can ask questions, discuss the project with staff, and provide feedback.

Community members may attend the workshops any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.  

Here are the dates and locations for the Alabama Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Workshops. You can join anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

  • West Central Region – October 28, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 2715 East Skyland Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
  • North Region – October 29, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1525 Perimeter Parkway NW, Suite 400, Huntsville, AL 35806
  • East Central Region – October 30, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1020 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham, AL 35204
  • Southwest Region – November 6, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1701 I-65 West Service Road N, Mobile, AL, 36618
  • Southeast Region – November 7, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 1525 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110

ALDOT says the purpose of the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian plan is "to establish a vision for bicycling and walking as modes of transportation in Alabama and to help guide investment in bicycle and pedestrian facilities that maximize limited available funding."

If you weren't able to make any of these meetings, ALDOT still wants to hear from the public. You can fill out their public comment form to submit your suggestions, as well. 

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