Active Transportation Network

Active Transportation is any mode of transportation that uses power from your own body to move you. Active transportation plays a significant role in promoting the over-all health and well being of communities. Walking, biking, jogging, and rollerblading are all examples of AT.

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As of June 2021 and for the first time, the Town of Lincoln has been awarded a Bicycle Friendly Community Award for 2021-2025 at the Bronze designation. The Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program is an initiative of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to help communities evaluate how bicycle friendly their community is, celebrate progress, and work toward achieving higher-level awards over time.

For more information, please read the media release at the Town of Lincoln's website.

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There are several benefits to a well designed Active Transportation Network which can be divided into six (6) categories:

1. Health: promotes active lifestyles, improves mental and physical health
2. Social: increases access to community amenities, improves mobility and accessibility for vulnerable populations, promotes independence for people of all ages and abilities
3. Tourism: increases visitation and use of tourism destinations, supports local and regional tourism initiatives
4. Environment: promotes reduction in green-house gas emissions, reduces air and water pollution, promotes protection of green spaces and natural environments
5. Economic: lowers infrastructure costs for local and regional governments, increases local investment in businesses and community development
6. Safety: promotes a sense of safety and livability among residents, increases motorist awareness of different user types

An Active Transportation Network is meant for all to use and enjoy, including persons of all ages and abilities. Here are some of the some ways you can use Lincoln's Active Transportation Network:

• walk
• wheel oneself in a wheelchair
• hike
• jog
• cycle
• hand cycle
• rollerblade
• skateboard
• kayak
• swim

The Town of Lincoln recognizes the importance of Active Transportation to community connectivity and health, and has been working closely with the Active Transportation Advisory Committee to find ways to improve and promote Lincoln's Active Transportation Network. The Committee advises Town Council on matters related to safe roads, AT and trails, monitors the Transportation Master Plan and encourages, promotes and participates in the planning of AT and safe roads policies, programs and facilities.