Alachua Countywide
Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan
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.
Now, we need your input.
As we move into the project's next phase, we’re asking residents to share their thoughts on our draft bicycle and pedestrian recommendations, and suggest which improvements matter most to them. Your feedback will shape our priorities and help make meaningful changes for active transportation in Alachua County.
Join our upcoming PUBLIC WORKSHOP to learn more and provide your input.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 | 4 – 6 pm
Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Whether or not you can attend the 5/20 Workshop, please stay tuned for our online survey: Alachua County BPMP SS4A Survey
Thank you for being part of the solution!
Documents
Events
Upcoming 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.
Past Events:
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.
Timeline
