Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

ABOUT THE PLAN

The Lehigh Valley invests nearly $100 million a year to accommodate cars and trucks, but for the first time the LVPC is proposing a regional masterplan for pedestrians and bicyclists. Walk/RollLV will be a comprehensive blueprint with a goal of filling the gaps in the existing road, trail and transit system to create a seamless network connecting every community in the region.

The plan will address existing conditions, lay out a strategy to fill the gaps and map out a way to both pay for it and build it. The goal of this planning effort is to create a high quality on and off road, trail and sidewalk system, connecting people and places. The plan will explore such options as regional bike share programs, dedicated bike lanes, more bus rapid transit and using trails as commuter corridors.

As population grows in the region, creating a truly coordinated multimodal network that allows pedestrians and cyclists to safely navigate the Lehigh Valley unimpeded comes with the benefits of:

• Increased mobility and options to get out of the car or even go car-free

• Reduced traffic congestion

• Supporting the transit system

• Better health through exercise and increased air quality

• More tourism and the economic benefits that come with it

• Heightened environmental resiliency by maintaining and enhancing open space

• Creating jobs by making the Lehigh Valley more attractive to international companies

• Enhanced quality of life

But this plan starts with the people who will benefit – everyone. Yes that’s you. Get engaged.

YOUR INPUT WILL MAKE
WALK/ROLL BETTER

Use the interactive map link below to access the map and tell us where you currently walk and bike in the Lehigh Valley, where you'd like to go and what the barriers are.

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