Norwalk Bike Walk Commission lays out 2025 priorities; seeks TMP support on Complete Streets, education and events

At its first meeting of 2025 the Norwalk Bike Walk Commission reviewed and refined a strategic-plan outline that assigns commissioners to lead projects on education, outreach, infrastructure input and events while asking city transportation staff for quarterly coordination and technical support.

The plan centers on five priority areas: education (including a safe-cycling course and acquiring additional League-certified instructors), communication and bilingual outreach, infrastructure and Complete Streets input, events (bike valet and repair pop-ups), and pursuing grants and Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. Chair Emily Verneman said the commission has “budget to spend by June,” and commissioners agreed to form subgroups to prepare applications and event plans for TMP review.

Why it matters: the commission’s work is intended to expand safe walking and biking in Norwalk, coordinate volunteer-led programs with city departments and community partners, and support TMP (the city transportation staff) during a period when TMP officials say staffing constraints limit what they can deliver this spring.

Education was the most detailed topic. Commissioners identified a summer/fall goal to hold a safe-cycling course in partnership with Norwalk Public Schools and community partners, and to certify at least one additional League cycling instructor. Commissioner Becca Stoll and others proposed outreach to driver-education programs at local high schools so motorists learn to share streets with cyclists. Commissioner Manny Salgado urged using new infrastructure as…