Biking

Bicycling is a vital element of Stamford’s future mobility, economic development, public health, and environmental sustainability. A bicycle-friendly community will attract employers, employees and new residents because an investment in bicycling is an investment in safety, public health, a clean environment, a higher quality of life and economic development. Promoting biking positively impacts all residents, bicyclists and non-bicyclists alike.

Increasing levels of bicycling can reduce fuel consumption, air pollution and carbon emissions in Stamford. Short vehicular trips can also have high levels of per-mile emissions, as research shows that an estimated 60 percent of the pollution created by automobile emissions is emitted in the first few minutes of operation.

Bicycling also offers a low-cost transportation option for the residents of Stamford. The costs of owning and operating a bicycle is estimated to be less than four percent of the costs of owning a car and many residents of Stamford, especially in the downtown area, live car-free.

 

Walking

Walkable communities make it easier for people to know their neighbors, and add more “eyes on the street” which increases safety. When people walk or bike instead of drive, there is less air pollution which means everyone can breathe more easily. Many Stamford neighborhoods are traditionally walkable and provide comfortable and contiguous sidewalks for people. Improving the connectivity and quality of this network will provide more direct, convenient and safe travel routes for walking. This also provides more travel option and reduce our dependency on automobiles. It can ultimately increase the City’s economic competiveness by providing comfortable spaces that attract both residents and businesses.

 

Walking is the most common and accessible form of transportation and engaging in physical activity. In Stamford, people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds walk to access jobs, schools, services, and participate in social activities. Even when residents take public transportation, walking is an integral part of that trip. This necessary activity has many positive benefits as study after study show that walking regularly can improve your health and the social, economic and natural environment.

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Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Paths Map