The League of American Bicyclists recently named Glastonbury a Bicycle Friendly Community. The town earned this recognition based on the work of the town’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, chaired by Director of Health Wendy Mis, in collaboration with multiple town departments and Bike Walk Glastonbury. The League evaluated the town’s efforts in improving conditions for bicycling […]
Category Archives: Cycling
Bike Boulevard Scavenger Hunt a Success
- 22
- Oct
On a blustery fall day dozens of riders of all ages hit the Bicycle Friendly roads in Glastonbury in search of the “secret stops” at the first ever Bike Boulevard Scavenger Hunt. With a team effort between the GHS Key Club, the Glastonbury Parks and Rec Dept, Bicycles East and of course Bike Walk Glastonbury, […]
2014 Tour of Glastonbury a Success
- 14
- Sep
Bike Walk Glastonbury was a proud supporter of the 2nd annual Tour of Glastonbury on September 6th. The Tour, a Kiwanis Club event, was threatened with forecasts of severe thunderstorms. However, the cycling friendly roads of Glastonbury caused droves of riders of all ages to take their chances and hope the weathermen were wrong. Bike […]
Putnam Bridge Trail Connections Feasibility Study
- 19
- Apr
A path is being constructed along the northbound lanes of the Putnam Bridge, CT Route 3. The feasibility study regarding connecting paths to local streets on the Glastonbury and Wethersfield sides of the bridge is almost complete. The engineering consultants have incorporated input from the advisory committe and June’s public meeting. View the draft final […]
Bicycle Advisory Board
- 07
- Mar
The Town of Glastonbury’s Bicycle Advisory Board began meeting in January, 2014. The Advisory Board, which includes representation from various departments of the town government as well as community members, prepared the town’s successful application to become a Bicycle Friendly Community.
Picnic Tables and Benches Enhance Smith School Trail
- 28
- Jul
For his Eagle Scout project Joe Zott decided to enhance the Smith School-Bell St. trail with picnic tables at the Smith School end and benches spaced along the path. Joe worked with the town on the placement and selection of low-maintenance tables and benches. He and his fellow Boy Scouts prepared the base, then assembled […]
Smith School Trail Opening
- 10
- May
Exciting news: the Smith School Greenway is now open for use! The grand opening ceremony was held Saturday, May 26th. See pictures of the opening by clicking on the link under “Latest News” on the right column of this screen. The trail is a first step in a continuing partnership with the town to provide […]
Interactive Map of the Glastonbury Bicycle Master Plan Now Available
- 07
- Apr
Check our our new interactive Google Map and Route Description showing the safe cycle and pedestrian route we proposed in the Glastonbury Bicycle Master Plan. Some sections already exist, some are near completion, some are in the planning stages…use the Google Map’s interactive features and our Route Description to see where you and your family […]
