Bristol Bicycle Connector

The Bristol Bicycle Connector is a planning and design effort with the Town of Bristol, Rhode Island which creates safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian connections between the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path and the southern areas of town. The connections are an important link in local and regional bicycling infrastructure and provide a safe pathways for students, commuters and recreational users.

The project conducted an alternatives analysis to evaluate four potential routes and then engaged the community. An open public process of intensive community engagement utilized on-line meetings, a robust project website, community surveys and GIS-based mapping/public comment tools to receive input from property owners, civic organizations, elected officials and interested citizens to build consensus for a preferred route and facility design. The project will be constructed and designed in phases as funding becomes available.

Fuss & O’Neill staff are trained in community engagement and interface with a wide range of stakeholders and interested citizens.

Robust and interactive online engagement focused on the project website allows participants to learn about the project in great detail and share their recommendations and concerns.