Over the past two years, our town has partnered with consultants from Stantec to reimagine the future of West Hartford Center. After extensive studies and multiple citizen surveys, Stantec developed a forward-thinking design (referred to as “Option A”). This proposal sought to expand sidewalks, reduce crosswalk distances, increase tree canopy coverage, create protected bike lanes, […]
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West Hartford has made steady and positive strides in transportation safety over the past few months. As we reflect on these positive changes, we’d like to highlight key developments and express our gratitude to the Town of West Hartford for their commitment to road safety improvements. Recent Advancements Looking Ahead Bike West Hartford commends the
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I had the privilege of attending a talk in Stamford a few nights ago by Henry Grabar, author of “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World”, a book which The New Yorker has deemed one of the best books of 2023. Grabar’s work perfectly mirrors the conversations we are currently having in West Hartford. He
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We’re proudly announcing a new addition to this year’s Center Streets “block party on wheels” open streets festival in the four-block West Hartford Center area from 9am-1pm on Sunday August 25th, 2024. Bike West Hartford is raising funds to pay the Town of West Hartford to temporarily create a separated bike lane extension from the
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Register for free at CT-AMC Bicycling for rides led by Bike West Hartford Ambassador Leo Pon: Sun Aug 11th 2024 9am-12pm Sunday, Hartford and Riverfront, 18 miles starts at Riverside Park – see details at link above or description of past ride below Sat Aug 10th 2024 10am-1:30pm, Newington Fastrak station to Shuttle Meadow Reservoir in New
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Become a sponsor for our popular open-street festival in West Hartford Center on Sunday August 25th 2024 from 9am to 1pm. Stroll, skate, dance, or bike around a four-block loop — without cars — in the central business district: Farmington Avenue, South Main Street, Memorial Road Extension, and LaSalle Road. Children play games, participating restaurants
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Sign up for volunteer for a one-hour shift at the valet bike parking station on Burr Street, next to Town Hall parking lot, for the West Hartford Pride Festival on Saturday June 22nd 2024 anytime 12-6pm. Tell us your size to receive a free t-shirt while supplies last!
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Please register online for our free Biking and Birding in Wethersfield ride, co-sponsored by Bike West Hartford. Meet up Saturday June 22nd 2024 at 8:30am at Heirloom Market, 263 Main Street, Wethersfield CT. After brief introductions and a safety check, we roll out by 8:40am, and return to the same location about an hour later.
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We applaud the Town of West Hartford for installing different types of traffic calming measures along Boulevard to improve safety for all users – pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists – coming soon in 2024. These safety improvements are designed to fulfill the Town’s Vision Zero Action Plan and Complete Streets Policy. Learn more about these and
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Please register online for our free Elmwood Bench Check Bike Ride, co-sponsored by CT Urbanists and Bike West Hartford. Meet up Thursday June 13th 2024 at 6:30pm at Elmwood Community Center, near the front entrance, located at 1106 New Britain Ave, West hartford. (Ride the Trout Brook Trail for bike-friendly access from the back side
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