Plan For Better Bicycle/Pedestrian Access OK'd In Avon

Town of Avon

AVON, CT — The community's quest for improved bicycle and pedestrian routes and facilities now has an approved plan for the Town of Avon to use.

The Avon Town Council March 7 officially adopted the town’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.

This document is the product of approximately 12 months of effort by the town council, staff, the town’s consultant SLR, and members of the public.

The planning process included a significant amount of public outreach including three public meetings in April, June, and September 2023, as well as a series of monthly survey questions released through the town’s website and social media channels.

The draft plan was presented to the council in February 2024 and a month-long comment period was opened to give the public the opportunity to weigh in on the document in its entirety.

"We are very appreciative of all those that took the time to call us, write to us, respond to survey questions, and attend public meetings," wrote the Town of Avon Tuesday. "The final document represents a true community effort and reflects many voices and opinions."

Officials said the master plan is intended to be a guiding document for Avon over the long-term (10-plus years).

While some of the projects identified are relatively low-cost and easy to implement, many of the larger, more significant projects outlined will require further study to determine feasibility, engineering, permitting, public engagement, and funding.

For more information on the plan, contact Hiram Peck, Avon's director of planning & community development, at hpeck@avonct.gov or 860-409-4328 with any questions.

To view the full bicycle/pedestrian plan, click on this link.