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  • Advocate for biking, walking, and mass transit infrastructure and mobility justice across all neighborhoods in West Hartford,
  • Build stronger engagement with biking, walking, and mass transit across our local and regional communities;
  • Connect with activists and organizations pursuing complementary goals in the Hartford region and Connecticut.
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Recent Posts

Bike + Walk + Bus to Shop in West Hartford, May 8-11th

To boost our demand for people-centered street design, Bike West Hartford encourages supporters to Bike+Walk+Bus to Shop in West Hartford from Wednesday thru Saturday, May 8-11th 2024. Remind store owners that #BikesMeanBusiness and use that hashtag and also tag @BikeWestHartford on photos of you shopping with family and friends on your favorite social media. Bike […]

Ride with Pride, Sun June 2nd

Register online for the free and fun West Hartford Pride group bike ride on Sunday June 2nd 2024, co-sponsored by The Health Collective, BiCi Co community bike shop, and Bike West Hartford. Meet up at 12 noon at BiCiCo West, 616 New Park Ave, West Hartford. Show up early if you would like BiCiCo staff […]

Meetup at Beachland Park, Sun May 26th

Bike West Hartford’s next meetup to build friendship and strengthen community will be on Sunday May 26th 2024. Drop by anytime 9:30-11:30am at Beachland Park, 847 Quaker Lane South, West Hartford. Meet at the tables near the playground area for light snacks, hot coffee, and friendly conversation. We’d love to chat about your upcoming biking […]

New Board Member: Richelle Efland

Bike West Hartford proudly announces our newest board member, Richelle Efland. As the parent of a four-year-old who enthusiastically pedaled along with our recent group ride, she wants West Hartford to become a safer community for all children to walk, bike, and ride the bus. Richelle is drawing on her experience as an educator to […]

$5k Microgrant for Youth Bike Safety Education

Good news! Bike West Hartford will receive a $5,000 Active Transportation Microgrant funded by the CT Department of Transportation, and managed by the Capital Region Council of Governments, to launch our bike safety education workshop and distribute 300 free helmets to local youth in spring 2024. Our first workshop will be held at Charter Oak […]

Thank You for Speaking Up for People-First Redesign of WH Center

A big thank you for the outpouring of public support for a people-first vision for West Hartford Center and the Option A redesign. If you haven’t already done so, email TownCouncil@westhartfordct.gov (with cc: to BikeWestHartfordInc@gmail.com) to speak up and share your views. You can also tell local businesses that you’ll support them through construction. Tell […]

Three Bridge Bike Tour, Sunday April 28th

Register online for our free and fun #HartfordBikeParty event on Sunday April 28th 2024. Meet up 11am at the Elizabeth Park greenhouses. After introductions and a safety check, we will roll out by 11:10am, and return to the park around 1pm. Our group bike ride is designed to be fun and open to all skill […]

Meet Up at Wolcott Park: NEW DATE Sat April 27

Please join us for the first Community Meet Up of the season! This year we are planning regular get togethers for fellow transit nerds, bicycle enthusiasts, and town walkers to come together to build friendship and strengthen community. Meet at the picnic benches next to the Wolcott Park playground for light snacks, hot coffee, and […]

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