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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 creating an Active Transportation Plan for Dane County to guide the future of biking, walking, and rolling in our region. The plan will identify what people who bike, walk, and roll need to get around safely and comfortably. It will also serve as a tool to help planners and decision-makers design better streets, sidewalks, and paths.
 
To start this work, we asked community members to share their experiences through a short survey and an interactive map. Thousands of people participated by filling out the survey and marking places on the map that work well or need improvements.
 
Our team is currently reviewing the feedback. What we learn will help shape the final plan.
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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.

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

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