BikePedMasterPlan

Alachua Countywide
Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan

Alachua County to Host Final Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Open House

Alachua County, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida, will host an open house to present and receive input on the draft Countywide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan. The meeting will be held on April 15, 2026, at the UF/IFAS Extension, Alachua County (22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669) from 5 to 7 p.m.

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If you cannot attend the open house, but want to share your input, please visit and comment on the project web-map. Map “preview” below; For full functionality, visit the following site: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b3b081c02044464d9328ea06100a3fbe/

Plan Overview

Alachua County is preparing a Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that will provide guidance for future development and redevelopment of the County’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Master Plan will:

Update and strengthen Alachua County’s bicycle, micromobility and pedestrian policies, practices, and tools.
Identify gaps on Alachua County’s networks of shared use paths, bikeways, and sidewalks.
Recommend infrastructure that supports Alachua County’s mission to improve walking, biking, & rolling.
Develop an implementation plan to guide infrastructure investments & policy changes.

Please see below for information regarding current project deliverables and past community engagement. Stay tuned for forthcoming opportunities for input.

Thank you for being part of the solution!

Documents

Presentation Boards from May 20 Public Workshop

Presentation Boards page 1 about bike and pedestrian master plan master plan project overview

Presentation Boards page 2 about bike and pedestrian master plan master plan project timeline

Presentation Boards page 3 about what have we heard from you

Presentation Boards page 4 about what are your priorities for improving walking and biking in Alachua County

Presentation Boards page 5 about what is a bicycle and pedestrian network

Presentation Boards page 6 about share your feedback on the draft bicycle and pedestrian priority network

Events

Upcoming Events:

Open House

When: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 | 5 – 7 pm
Where: UF IFAS Extension Office, 22712 W Newberry Road Newberry, FL 32669
What: Final meeting on Bike/Ped Master Plan; Provide input on draft prioritized bicycle and pedestrian projects, as well as other supportive policies and programs

Past Events:

Public Workshop

When: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 | 4 – 6 pm.
Where: Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.
What: Weigh in on the draft bicycle and pedestrian networks, and overall project priorities.

Alachua County Forward Focus Melrose Meeting

When: Saturday May 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Melrose United Methodist Church; 5802 Centre St, Melrose, Fl 32666.
What: Tabling for public input and to share information about the plan.

Alachua County Forward Focus Monteocha Meeting

When: Thursday March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Church of God by Jerusalem Faith Fellowship Hall; 1230 NE 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609.
What: Tabling for public input and to share information about the plan.

City of Gainesville Vision Zero Open House

When: Wednesday, February 26, from 4-7p.m.
What: Tabling

Alachua County Forward Focus Waldo Meeting

When: January 25, from 6 to 8p.m.
What: Tabling

Alachua County Bicentennial Celebration

When: January 11, 2025 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Depot Park and Heartwood Sound Stage, 200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
What: Tabling: Learn about the Alachua County Bicentennial Celebration Plan and provide your input

Alachua County Climate Summit

When: Sat, Nov 16, 8:30 am – 1pm EST
Where: Blount Center, Santa Fe College, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
What: Tabling; Learn about the Countywide Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan and provide your input

Public Meeting #1

When: November 13, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: Harn Museum of Art - Auditorium, 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
What: Open house style meeting with multiple ways to provide input

Project Process

The County is currently in the process of developing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Master Plan will ultimately inform the planning, design and construction of future multimodal infrastructure.

Projects will vary in terms of level of effort. Short-term projects, such as changes to roadway striping or signage, could be built in the short term (3-5 years). Meanwhile, long-term projects, including new trails and bikeways and intersection redesigns, may take longer to plan and implement.