Statewide Active Transportation Plan

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is developing a comprehensive Statewide Active Transportation Plan to establish a unified vision for the identification and implementation of strategic active transportation priorities and policies across Texas through 2050.

An active transportation plan provides recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling, walking, rolling, or other modes that are typically human-powered, non-motorized transportation, but may also include smaller electric-powered micromobility options such as e-scooters and e-bikes.

Planning for our active transportation future together

The Statewide Active Transportation Plan will be developed in collaboration with TxDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, metropolitan planning organizations, other key stakeholders, and the public. You play a vital role in developing a vision for increased and safer active transportation activities.

Learn more about the plan, how you can get involved, and sign up for updates on our engagement platform.

Statewide Active Transportation Plan – public involvement

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a comprehensive Statewide Active Transportation Plan (SATP) to establish a unified vision for identifying and implementing strategic active transportation priorities across Texas through 2050 and is seeking input from the public.

The plan will be Texas’ first comprehensive Statewide Active Transportation Plan and support the state’s Multimodal Transit Plan and Long-Range Transportation Plan. Central to this planning is taking an inventory of existing transportation networks and assessing key trends, safety measures and impacts on active transportation in Texas. The Texas Active Transportation Plan is a collaborative effort to advance walking, biking, and rolling as viable options towards a safe, accessible, connected, and fully integrated multimodal transportation system for all Texans.

The public is invited to learn about the SATP and share input through in-person open house meetings within Texas metropolitan areas from October through November, or online through a virtual public meeting available on www.TxDOT.gov. The same information and comment opportunities will be provided in both formats.

Fall series public meeting with in-person open houses

The virtual meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. Please visit TxDOT’s online engagement platform to participate in the virtual meeting.  If you do not have internet access, leave a message at 800-671-9854.

Additionally, TxDOT is providing in-person open houses for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public meeting which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments.

The in-person open houses will be held at the following dates, times and locations.

Special accommodations

The virtual public meeting with in-person open houses will be conducted in English, with Spanish materials available. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, provide TxDOT advance notice by calling 737-285-6184 by 4 p.m. CT at least three working days prior to the in-person open house. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

Provide feedback on the Statewide Active Transportation Plan

Feedback can be provided through an interactive survey at the in-person open houses or online. Comments can be submitted at each in-person open house, online, via e-mail or by postal mail. More information can be found online at Statewide Active Transportation Plan. To be included in the public involvement summary, comments must be received or postmarked by Friday Dec. 15, 2023.

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the Statewide Active Transportation Plan or the virtual public meeting or in-person open houses, please contact the Statewide Active Transportation Plan project manager, at bikeped@txdot.gov or 800-671-9854.