About Us

We promote safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, and increased investment in greenways, trails, urban parks and other public spaces.

We advocate to all levels of government local and beyond.

We work at the community level to improve quality of life for all regardless of gender, age, and social, economic, or ethnic background.

We develop activities which support the mission of Walk & Bike for Life. These can include workshops, conferences, presentations, and events, or any other activity that is consistent with our mission.

We promote and develop partnerships with non-profit and/or for-profit organizations, public or private, in activities which contribute to the mission of Walk& Bike for Life.

Overview

When roads are built, planners do not build one road for new drivers and a separate road for experienced drivers. When creating sidewalks and bikeways, we cannot make them only accessible to experienced cyclist and agile pedestrians. Walk & Bike for Life has created a rule of thumb to help individuals when they are evaluating bicycling and pedestrian infastructure, we have dubbed it the 8/80 rule.

Step 1:

Think of a child that you love and care for who is approximately 8 years of age. This could be a child, grandchild, sister, brother, cousin etc.

Step 2:

Think of an adult, approximately 80 years of age who you love and care for. This could be a parent, grandparent, friend etc.

Step 3:

Ask yourself: Would you send that 8 year old along with the 80 year old on a walk, or a bike ride on that infrastructure? If you would, then it is safe enough, if you would not, then it is not safe enough.

This Rule may seem simple but it holds many implications. Interestingly, when you are forced to think of the ability of most cycling and pedestrian infastructure to safely serve all citizens, they often fail.

Our Objective

 To become an influential advocate for people-oriented cities.

 To promote safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, and increased investment in greenways, trails, urban parks and other public spaces.

 To advocate to all levels of government.

 To work at the community level to improve quality of life for all regardless of gender, age, and social, economic, or ethnic background.

 To develop activities which support the mission of Walk & Bike for Life. These can include workshops, conferences, presentations, and events, or any other activity that is consistent with our mission.

 To promote and develop partnerships with non-profit and/or for-profit organizations, public or private, in activities which contribute to the mission of Walk& Bike for Life.