Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning

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Andover Bike Loops

Just in time for Bike Month, Andover Trails’ volunteers have again road-marked the popular Andover Bike Loops.  The two routes were designed to utilize quiet roads in Andover and maximize safety.  Both loops are marked on the roads with crisp white “A”s in the recommended direction of travel.  One loop is about 9-miles and it is referred to as the “shortcut” as it partially coincides with the longer 24-mile loop.  The “shortcut” uses the same marking with a small “s” at the base of the “A”.  

Whether you are new to cycling or a dedicated rider, the Andover Bike Loops provide close to home biking opportunities designed by experienced riders.  The shortcut is perfect for those new to riding on roads and is gentle and perfect for riding on a regular basis.  The longer route also known as the Andover Challenge circumnavigates the Town and provides enough climbing to provide a healthy workout.

More information about the routes and detailed maps are available at http://www.andovertrails.org/bicycle-routes.html

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Andover's First Spring Bike Tune-Up and Scavenger Hunt

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The Andover community has formed the Andover Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee which advocates for improvements to pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure. The goals of the Committee are to:

  • Improve equity of access to destinations in our community

  • Enhance the ability of Andover residents to make short trips by walking and biking instead of by car

  • Improve safety for all users of our streets

  • Build streets for all people - not only those who can afford to buy a car.

  • Incorporate Green Infrastructure and Regenerative Landscape Design into the Installation and Maintenance of Complete Streets

  • Improve access to local businesses

The Andover Planning Division will work closely with the Andover Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee to develop projects that are representative of the needs and desires of our community. Both organizations hold a shared belief that the more accessible our streets are the more resilient our community, environment, and economy will be.

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Jeff Speck - Walkable Cities

A walk that's as good as a drive or better has to offer four things simultaneously: 

  1. There needs to be a proper reason to walk 
  2. The walk has to be safe and feel safe
  3. The walk has to be comfortable 
  4. The walk has to be interesting