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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee urges better trail connectivity, safety campaign
Summary
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee told the Yellowstone County commissioners it surveyed 120 residents and urged more connected trails, safer downtown bike links, improved signage, and a driver‑focused safety campaign after crash data showed drivers turning into legally present bicyclists or pedestrians was the majority cause.
The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners heard the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s annual presentation on March 19 in Billings. Committee chair Nikki Zimmer said the group gathered public input and surveyed residents, receiving 120 responses that prioritized a connected trail system, safer routes to school and stronger links between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Zimmer described the panel’s role as advising city and county officials on non‑motorized transportation and accessibility: "We hope to advise city and county in regards to non motorized transportation…
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