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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: Larry Nigro, Fairfax
Larry Nigro photoOccupation:Teacher

How often do you walk and bike?
I walk more in the rainy season, but usually about 5 miles a week for errands, and 5 to 14 miles for hikes. I bike every day, and about 75 miles on the weekend for recreation.

What is the best bike ride you’ve ever done in Marin? My best ride ever was on my tandem with my wife Molly from our marriage in Woodacre to our reception in Fairfax.

Why is walking and biking important to you?
When I bike or hike I am a better person. I see, smell hear, and feel things that I miss wrapped up in a car.

What would you like to see happen for cycling in Marin County?
Riders should greet each other and watch out for each other. There will always be someone faster than you—so take time to say hello, advocate for bikes, adopt a trail.

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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?
Almost half of all personal trips are less than three miles -- an easy distance to cover by walking or bicycling.		  

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