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Bike Walk Kentucky

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Welcome to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel Program in Kentucky
 
KYTC and LFUCG employees conduct at road safety audit at a busy intersection in Lexington
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government staff partner together to conduct a vulnerable road users and road safety audit at the intersection of S Broadway (US-27) and W High St in Lexington.

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities in Kentucky Since 2019

​​​​​​​Year​
​​Pedestrian
​Bicyclist (no helmet)
Bicyclist (helmet)
​​2019 YE
​74
​4
​1
​2020 YE
​92
​3
​2
​2021​ YE
​76
​7
​2
​2022 YE
​96
​11
​2
2023​ ​YE
​120​​
​16
​1
​​2024 YTD
​54
​5
​0

Announcements

  • Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities have steadily been on the rise in Kentucky over the last five years; see the latest statistics in the table above. Motorists are not always to blame for incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists - be attententive to your surroundings and make yourself easily visible while walking or biking on or near roadways. Be sure to wear a proper-fitting helmet while cycling as well.
  • The 2024 Bike Walk Kentucky Summit will be held on August 15-16 in Lexington. Check out the Bike Walk Summit webpage for more details. ​
  • KYTC is pleased to announce that a new safety measure has been approved by Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) to now use green-colored pavement for marked bicycle lanes and bicycle lane extensions in the commonwealth for all roadways. The green-colored pavement helps make motorists more aware of the presence of the bicycle facility on the roadway.
  • The widely popular Complete Streets Workshops from last year have returned in 2024. For dates, locations, and registration information, please visit the Complete Streets Webpage.
  • Bicycle friendly communities and businesses can apply ​for recognition of this feat with the League of American Bicyclists. Click on the application link if your community or busniess is interested ​in this recognition. Deadlines are coming up in June. 


Recent Developments

  • Louisville celebrates National Bike to Work Day

Norton Children's Hospital Bike Safety Rodeo Program participants

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Personalized Shrare the Road license plate

Support Bicycle and Pedestrian safety efforts with Kentucky's "Share The Road" Specialty License Plate

 

Paula Nye Memorial Education grant flyer with a Share the Road license plate

Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant

The Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeways Commission administers Paula Nye Grants that help fund safety and advocacy projects for non-motorized transportation.

Download the Grant Application ​below:

​Paula Nye Memorial Educational Grant Application ​2024

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​This page is maintained by Jacob.Rice@ky.gov, who may be contacted to make corrections or changes.

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