Jericho committee considers partnering on Active Transportation Plan and designating preferred bike routes

At a March 9 meeting at Jericho Town Hall, the Jericho Bicycle Pedestrian Connectivity Committee discussed community proposals to pursue an Active Transportation Plan and to designate preferred bike routes.

Jack Evans, a Local Motion representative, raised several items during the community-input portion of the meeting, asking the committee to inquire with the town about Raceway path work and signage and to consider participation in the League of American Bicyclists program. "One item that was discussed was to add designated/preferred bike routes (e.g. Triangle Bike Loop – 'TBL')," Evans told the committee and said the group could help pursue a grant to support an Active Transportation Plan. He said the Select Board has shown interest in the town pursuing such a plan, and that the committee could play a supporting role.

Committee members acknowledged interest but noted timing constraints among volunteers. Members agreed to review the town's 2015 Bike Plan as a starting point for planning and grant applications. The review is intended to help the committee identify gaps and prioritize corridor or signage projects that could be eligible for external funding.

The discussion did not produce a formal vote on joining the League of American Bicyclists or committing to a grant application. Members asked staff or volunteers to gather additional information ahead of the next meeting so the committee can decide how much capacity it has to support an Active Transportation Plan and whether to recommend Select Board action.

The committee will revisit these items at a future meeting and is expected to include the 2015 Bike Plan review and any grant-related timelines on the April agenda.