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 WalkBikeMarin is an initiative by the County of Marin to help make Marin more healthy, livable, and environmentally sustainable by encouraging walking and bicycling as everyday transportation. This initiative was catalyzed by a recent $25 million federal grant to fund the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP). The goal of the WalkBikeMarin website is to provide information about all the County’s bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs in one place. For more information on the NTPP see the About the Project page.
Recent News
2013-05-01
May is National Bike Month
2013-04-30
New Getting-to-School Improvements on the Way
2013-03-28
Alexander Avenue Construction Continues Thru October
 
WalkBike Profile: Shane Franco, Fairfax
Shane Franco photoOccupation: Teacher

How often do you bike?
I commute 4 times per week and ride recreationally 2-3 times per week

Where are your favorite places to bike?
My favorite road rides are the Saturday morning group ride around the Nicassio Reservoir, through Pt. Reyes station and back through Samuel P. Taylor.

Why do you ride your bike?
I love to ride because it is good for my spirit. I feel healthier and happier when I ride my bike. Also, all my friends ride bikes so it is a great way to keep in touch and get in some important male bonding time.

Why do you think biking is important to Marin County?
Living in Marin County, one would be crazy not to ride a bike. There is no better way to enjoy and explore the natural beauty here, than to get on a bike and start pedaling.

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What's New
HOW TO AVOID GETTING YOUR BIKE STOLEN!
March, 2013 ~ San Rafael Patch Article by Jessica Mullins
Have you had a bicycle stolen in Marin?  Offer your comments!


REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON THE NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM 
Sept., 2012 ~ As a demonstration project, the NTPP program has been extensively documenting its activities, research and outcomes. The enabling legislation required two reports to Congress.  The 2007 interim report establishes baseline information for all four NTPP communities and discusses planned activities for the program.  The Final Report to Congress documents outcomes of the NTPP based on data collected in Fall of 2010.  With the extension of the NTPP by Congress a supplemental report using data collected in Fall of 2012 will be prepared in 2013.   

~ Interim Report to Congress (November, 2007)
~ Final Report to Congress (April, 2012)
~ Final Outcomes Summary (May, 2012)


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Did You Know?
At least 12 percent of the U.S. adult population rides a bicycle every month.		  

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