Bike West Hartford

Street Advocacy.

Neighbors walking along New Britain Avenue during a street safety audit

What we advocate for

Safer crossings. Shorter crossings, better visibility, and curb ramps make it easier to cross the street at any age or ability.
Slower traffic. Raised crosswalks and narrower travel lanes can encourage safer speeds on neighborhood streets and busy corridors.
Connected bike routes. Protected lanes and shared-use trails should connect people to schools, shops, parks, and transit, including CTfastrak.

Advocacy in action

Project spotlight

From pop-up lane to permanent connection

A protected route on Farmington Avenue connects Trout Brook Trail to West Hartford Center.

2024–25We worked with the Town to test a pop-up lane at Center Streets.
November 2025The Town secured funding for a permanent connector.
August 2026The Town reconfigured travel lanes to make room for a protected two-way bike lane.

Design feedback on Park Road

In 2026, we joined the Pedestrian & Bicycle Commission in asking the Town to revise its proposed lane markings on Park Road. In October, the commission reviewed the town engineer’s response and endorsed a worksheet for evaluating bike lane options.

During a 2023 discussion of a two-way bike lane, we asked for physical separation from traffic and safe ways for riders to enter and leave the lane.

Keeping the bike lane at Webster Hill Elementary

In spring 2026, West Hartford considered removing the bike lane outside Webster Hill Elementary to allow parking on both sides of the street during drop-off and pickup. The town engineer shared the option with Bike West Hartford and the chair of the Pedestrian & Bicycle Commission. The Town decided to keep the lane and announced plans for a raised crosswalk at Carleton Road.

Read CT Insider’s coverage

Recommendations for Sedgwick Road

We submitted eight recommendations for the Sedgwick Road reconstruction plan. In December 2025, the Pedestrian & Bicycle Commission reviewed our feedback and agreed with all eight recommendations.

Read the December 2025 commission minutes (PDF)

Support for the Tri-Point Greenway

In 2024, we supported the Town’s grant application to study trail connections among West Hartford, Hartford, and Newington. The study proposal looked at ways to close gaps between trails and improve access to CTfastrak.

Read the grant application and our letter (PDF)

Follow street safety projects

West Hartford adopted its Vision Zero Action Plan in 2024. The Town aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2033. Its project map shows where improvements are planned and where work has been completed.

Get involved

Is there a crossing you avoid or a gap that makes it hard to bike to school or the bus? Tell us where it is and what you’ve noticed. You can also follow local discussions through the Town’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Commission.