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WFRC presents Beehive Bikeways plan to expand high‑comfort active‑transportation network
Summary
WFRC staff previewed the Beehive Bikeways initiative to create a high‑comfort, separated bike and active-transportation backbone connecting Wasatch Choice centers across the region and discussed next steps for local implementation, funding and signage.
At the Transcom meeting, WFRC staff presented the Beehive Bikeways initiative, a proposed network of high‑comfort, separated bike and pedestrian corridors intended to connect Wasatch Choice centers and everyday destinations across the Wasatch Front.
Hugh Van Wagonen, WFRC, described the effort as an attempt to convert many short trips—nearly half of regional trips are under three miles—into safe, comfortable active-transportation trips. “We know that a bicycle can get 3 miles pretty efficiently,” Van Wagonen said, noting research from recent household travel surveys and regional modeling that show untapped potential for active modes.
The proposed…
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