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Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Biking & Walking

People biking and walking by the Monona Terrace

The MPO is committed to building a safe, connected, and accessible transportation system for everyone in our region. A key part of our work is helping plan and fund projects that make it easier for people to bike, walk, and roll (a term for using mobility devices, like wheelchairs).

Active Transportation Plan for Dane County

We’re developing an Active Transportation Plan for Dane County to guide the future of biking, walking, and rolling across the region. The plan identifies what people who bike, walk, and roll need to travel safely and comfortably and serves as a tool to help planners and decision-makers design better streets, sidewalks, and paths.

To inform this work, we asked community members to share their experiences through a short survey and an interactive comment map. More than 3,000 people completed the survey, and thousands of map pins highlighted places that work well or need improvement.

The draft plan is now ready for public review! Share your comments or feedback at mpo@cityofmadison.com by Monday, March 23.

View the Draft Plan (Word)

View the Draft Plan 

Note: The Word document is a large file and may take longer to download, but it includes higher-quality images than the PDF. 

The final plan will be available as a webpage.

Survey Results

View the Full Survey Results 

View the Comment Map

Presentation on Survey Results

Active Transportation Plan for Dane County logo

Municipal Guidance: Regulating E-Bikes, E-Motos, & Other E-Micromobility Devices

E-bikes, e-motos, and other e-micromobility devices are becoming more common across the region. Our agency recognizes that the growth of these technologies has moved faster than state and federal definitions and regulations. As a result, many communities are unsure how to address safety concerns or determine where and how these devices should be used.

We are developing guidance to help municipalities by providing clear definitions and shared expectations. This guidance is intended to support practical, regionally consistent regulations for the legal use of e-devices.

Municipal Guidance: E-Bikes, E-Motos, & Other E-Micromobility Devices

This document is a draft. A final version is expected to be adopted in 2026.

Past Plans

Bicycle Transportation Plan for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County (2015)

Bicycle Transportation Plan Executive Summary

Bicycle Transportation Plan Full Report

 

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