Downtown Keene in summer time

Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee

Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update

Overview

We are developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to make it safer and easier for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and use mobility devices. The plan aims to create a connected network that provides reliable, sustainable access to schools, parks, shopping areas, and other everyday destinations. This update will use community input and data analysis to identify practical improvements that enhance safety, strengthen connections, and support an active and accessible future for Keene residents.

Project Timeline (Anticipated)

  • Project Kickoff: April 2026
  • Final Presentation: October 2026
  • Plan Adoption: November 2026

Community Survey

The City of Keene invites you to share your experiences walking, biking, or using a wheelchair in the community. Your feedback will help identify key issues and guide future improvements. Survey results will build on the input received during the Roadway Safety Action Plan project and will be used to shape recommendations for:

  • Infrastructure projects
  • Safety programs
  • Safe Routes to School initiatives
  • Project prioritization

The survey will be open through July 15, 2026 and takes about 10 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential.

Public Meetings and Events

Past Events:

  • Tabling at KSC Earth Day Celebration: Friday, April 17 from 12-3 PM at Oya Hill.
  • Public Kick-off Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM – Keene Recreation Center Room 14, located at 312 Washington Street in Keene.
  • KSC Focus Group: Wednesday, April 22 from 1-2 pm in the Mountain View Room on the Keene State College Campus.
  • Tabling at the Monadnock Earth Festival: Saturday, April 25 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Railroad Square.
  • Keene High School Input Session with the Mayor’s Youth Council: Thursday, May 7 at 2:45 PM in the Cheshire Career Center
  • City of Keene Energy and Climate Committee Input Session: Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 PM – City Hall located at 3 Washington Street.

Upcoming Events:

  • Virtual Input Session with Monadnock Outdoors: Wednesday, July 22 at 10 AM (via Zoom).

Background

Keene was an early leader in planning for walking and biking, creating its first Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Master Plan in 1999—well ahead of many similar communities. That plan guided many successful projects over the past two decades. Today, many of those projects have been completed, and the data used at the time is now outdated. Updating the plan will ensure it reflects current conditions, community needs, and future opportunities.

View the 1999 Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Master Plan (PDF).

Contact

For more information about the survey or the project, please contact:

Jason Nadeau, Parks and Recreation Programmer
(603) 357-9829 x6210