Statewide Bicycle Policy Adopted - bicyclecolo.org

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Bicycle Colorado's Complete Streets Campaign on a Roll

The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Transportation Commission adopted a groundbreaking statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Policy on Thursday, October 15.

The new policy directs that, "...the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians shall be included in the planning, design, and operation of transportation facilities, as a matter of routine..."

Division of Transportation Development Director Jennifer Finch stated, "This is a change in philosophy for the Department [of Transportation]."

The policy was moved by Commissioner George Krawzoff and seconded by Commissioner Steve Parker, leading to unanimous votes of support from all 11 commissioners.

Praise for CDOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Betsy Jacobson's diligent work on the policy was heard from Bicycle Colorado, Ms. Finch, and the Commissioners.

Bicycle Colorado's Executive Director Dan Grunig said, "We have passed positive bicycle legislation and overturned bike bans, but passing this policy may be the biggest step we've taken towards bicyclists being treated as legitimate road users."

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