Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transportation Committee

The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transportation Committee advises the City on ways to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all modes of travel. The group works to enhance infrastructure such as sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike routes, and promotes programs that encourage walking, biking, and transit use. The goal is to create a safer, more sustainable, and connected transportation network for residents and visitors.

Mission

The Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Committee shall advise City Council on matters of transportation policy, planning, and mobility issues in the City of Bath. The Committee will work towards developing and promoting a safe, energy-efficient, and affordable multi-modal transportation network in the City of Bath that also connects Bath to other regional transportation networks.

Focus Areas

  • Encourage and promote best practices for enhancing safety, efficiency, community connectivity, system sustainability, and economic development through the ongoing implementation of Complete Streets.
  • Encourage and promote the economic, environmental, and community health benefits of Active Transportation (Biking, Walking, and other forms of human-powered mobility)
  • Encourage and promote public transit services that address the transportation needs of Bath’s residents and visitors.
  • Advise the Council on matters of vehicle and bicycle parking.
  • Work with local and regional partners to pursue regional transportation solutions.

Membership

Julie Ambrosino Council Representative
Chris Marks Council Representative
Jane Nordmann Council Representative
Travis Wolfel, Co-Chair May 2027
Rick Kessler May 2028
Nancy Sferra May 2026
Kevin Shute May 2026
 Jeanne Twomey, Co-Chair May 2027
Connor English May 2028
Karl Best, Secretary May 2026
Tim Blair May 2028
Chief of Police Ex officio
Public Works Director Ex officio
Director of Planning Ex officio

This is a standing committee. Appointments of Councilors by Council Chairperson, annually. Citizen Appointments are made by Council in three year terms.

 

 

Upcoming Meetings

Past Agendas & Minutes

 

 

Staff

Rod Melanson

Director of Sustainability and Environment

rmelanson@cityofbathmaine.gov

207-443-8363

 

City Council Representatives

Meetings

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

City Hall Auditorium

55 Front St.

Bath, ME

 

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