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Updates from the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
Thank you for your interest and support!

Join Us for a Ride in May

Saturday, May 14 - Biking to Brunswick and Back

Join committee members Kevin Shute and Tim Blair for a 22 mile round trip ride from Bath to Brunswick, including a section of the East Coast Greenway, with a stop at Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe for a snack and rest stop. Riders must wear a helmet, highly visible clothing, and have a bike in good working condition. Departure is from the Bath Parks and Recreation Department office at 8:30 am.
- When: Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 8:30 am
- Location: Bath Parks and Recreation Department Office, 4 Sheridan Rd, Bath, Maine
- Sign Up Here
Friday, May 20 - Bath Bike Tour: Early Morning Ride
Join committee members Kevin Shute and Tim Blair for a bike tour of Bath in celebration of Bike to Work Day. The 8 mile ride will highlight new and proposed pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects in the city. Following the ride participants are invited to join members of the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee for a coffee at Cafe Creme and share ideas on how to improve bicycling in Bath. Riders will depart from Bath City Hall at 7am.
- When: Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 7:00 am
- Location: Bath City Hall, 55 Front Street, Bath, Maine
- Sign Up Here

Help Bath Thrive, Drive 25

The Connection between Road Design, Speed, and Pedestrian Safety
As part of our Help Bath Thrive Drive 25 campaign, we are sharing this recently released 8 minute video, from Smart Growth America, showing the connection between road design, vehicle speed, and pedestrian safety.

Video: Why safety and vehicle speed are incompatible goals for street design
from Smart Growth America.

Other Events In Our Community

Tuesday, May 17 - After School Ride: Grades 6-12
- Hosted by Midcoast Youth Center.
- Ride led by Mark Wheeler, Eric Winne, and Kevin Shute
- Reserve a Spot: Text 207-443-6856, Call 207-443-8750, or email jamie@midcoastyouth.org
Saturday, May 21 - Spring Into Summer
- Stop by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee table on Front Street (by Reny's and Springers) between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Saturday, June 4 - Bath Safety Day: Bike Rodeo
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Bath Police Department Parking Lot
Sunday, June 12 - Great Maine Bike Swap
- Gorham USM Campus, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Next Committee Meeting

Please contact us if you would like to attend a meeting or if you have any comments or suggestions you would like to share with the committee.

Next meeting:
Wednesday, May 18th @ 4PM
Bath City Hall, 55 Front Street