Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission

05/22/2026

Last week’s Bike to Work Day at Merritt 7 was proof that when people show up on two wheels, it adds up to real change. 🚲💚

We’re grateful for every rider, walker, and commuter who stopped by our Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission table to say hello, grab coffee, and talk about safer streets in our city. Thanks to you, cyclists walked away with tune‑up coupons worth about $100 each from our local partner SmartCycles, supporting well‑maintained bikes is one of the simplest ways to keep everyday riding safe and enjoyable.

We’re also excited to announce that we had SIX raffle winners, who will each receive a rear‑facing camera for their bike or scooter. Rear cameras and lights help riders stay more visible and aware of traffic conditions.

Events like Bike to Work Day do more than fuel one morning commute: regular bike commuting is linked with better cardiovascular health, lower risk of chronic disease, reduced stress, and improved mental well‑being, while cutting emissions and noise on our streets. Choosing a bike for even a few trips a week can significantly shrink your transportation carbon footprint and help make neighborhoods cleaner and quieter for everyone.

To everyone who came out: thank you for being part of a growing movement to make Norwalk safer, healthier, and more connected for people who bike and walk. If this picture inspires you, consider riding to work, to transit, or to your errands once this week, share your ride and tag us so we can keep celebrating the momentum together.

City of Norwalk, CT CTrides Merritt 7

05/21/2026

Join GirlTREK and the Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission on Saturday, June 6, 9:45 am – 12 pm, at The Norwalk Art Space for a free community walk and conversation centering Black women’s health, healing, and the reclamation of our public spaces.

We’ll walk the Norwalk River Valley Trail, hear from GirlTREK leaders and local Black women trailblazers, and connect over refreshments, resources, and opportunities to keep walking together in Norwalk.

GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls City of Norwalk, CT

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Bike to Work Day is rolling into Merritt 7! 🚲

Ride or walk by our Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission and CTRides table at Merritt 7 Station from 6:00–8:30 a.m. and grab:
-- Free coffee and breakfast snacks
-- A free bike tune-up coupon for anyone who arrives by bike
-- A chance to WIN a FREE rear-facing bike camera in our raffle

Whether you’re a regular bike commuter or just testing out a new route, stop by on your way to work, say hello, and learn how we’re working to make Norwalk safer and more connected for people who bike and walk.

RSVP, share with a friend, and we’ll see you bright and early at Merritt 7!

CTrides Merritt 7 City of Norwalk, CT Watch for Me CT Norwalk Health Department

05/08/2026

Something powerful is coming to Norwalk.

This June, GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls and the Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission are teaming up for a community walk and conversation centering Black Women’s health, healing, and our right to safe, beautiful streets and trails.

We’ll gather at The Norwalk Art Space and walk together along the Norwalk River Valley Trail, then dive into a panel on mental health, spiritual healing, and reclaiming public space in Norwalk and surrounding towns.

If you are a Black Woman in Norwalk, Stamford, Bridgeport, or anywhere in Fairfield County, or you love and support Black Women, this is for you.

🗓️ Save the Date
More details and registration link are coming soon. For now, mark your calendar, share this post, and tag someone you want to walk with.

04/23/2026

Norwalk Neighbors, we still need volunteers for upcoming events!

Please take a moment today to sign up so we can confirm your role and shift 👉 norwalkbikewalk.org

We need a few more helping hands to cover key spots. If you can give even 1–2 hours, you can help:
- Welcome neighbors at the Bike/Walk table
- Park and retrieve bikes at the bike valet
- Support safe, family-friendly walking/biking to and from events in Norwalk

04/17/2026

Join us for a fun, family-friendly Walk Parade to start the Norwalk Earth Day Festival 2026! 🌎✨ Event Link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jFXLWEnE/

Meet us on Saturday, April 25 at 11:30 AM in the Nathan Hale Middle School parking lot. We’ll walk about 1 mile to the Earth Day Festival. Everyone is welcome: kids, parents, teachers, and neighbors!

Bring:
* Strollers, wagons, bikes, and scooters
* Costumes, signs, and school spirit gear
* Reusable water bottles and big smiles

We’ll reach Norwalk Green in time for all the Earth Day fun: music, food, activities, and eco-friendly vendors. Free rides back to Nathan Hale Middle School will be provided.

Let’s show Norwalk we care about the planet. Invite a friend, spread the word, and join the parade! 💚

Norwalk Public Schools City of Norwalk, CT Visit Norwalk

04/16/2026

Excited to join lots of great organizations on the Green for NorWALK for Mental Health, talking about how safer streets and better walking/biking options support our wellbeing every day!

Our goal is streets where taking a walk, riding a bike, or just crossing the road feels calming, not stressful. The Norwalk Partnership

norwalk mental health awareness walk, check-in wellness fair

04/15/2026

A new revision of Norwalk’s Complete Streets Design Guide is available online now! Our changes include:
• Minor wording changes throughout, for clarity and consistency
• Grammar and typo/spelling corrections
• Addition of corner sight line regulation
• Addition of various sub-sections to Design Standards:
o Enhanced Crosswalks
o Utility Coordination
o Transit Priority
o Purpose and Use of Green-Colored Pavement
• Inclusion of Design Elements Matrix

We are accepting public comments now through April 30th, which may be submitted via email to [email protected].

The Design Guide and details on the various updates made can be found at www.norwalkct.gov/3464/Complete-Streets.

01/31/2026

To make room for the City’s Transportation, Mobility & Parking (TMP) Roundabout Project meeting on Monday, February 2nd at 5:30 PM, the Bike/Walk Commission meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th at 6:00 PM.

The TMP meeting will engage the community and share concepts for a modern roundabout near the new South Norwalk Elementary School, an exciting step toward safer, more connected streets.

Mark your calendars and join us for both meetings! Let’s keep Norwalk moving safely and sustainably forward.

City of Norwalk, CT South Norwalk Elementary School