The most basic forms of transportation are non-motorized.  The two predominate and most personal forms of non-motorized transportation are walking (pedestrian) and bicycling.  Together, these are referred to as “bike/ped” transportation.  Typically, bike/ped facilities include accessibility features to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  As such, they give disabled individuals adequate facilities upon which to travel.

The popularity of cycling and walking as a means of primary transportation has grown steadily in the last several decades.  This has led to increased funding and planning for bike/ped facilities.  In fact, federal legislation states,

“Bicyclists and pedestrians shall be given due consideration in the planning process, and bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities, except where bicycle use and walking are not permitted.”

WAMPO participates in planning for and programming bike/ped projects through three primary means:

·        Regional bike/ped planning;

·        Transportation Enhancement program;

·        Safe Routes to School program.