Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transportation Committee
Mission
The Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Committee shall advise City Council on matters of transportation policy, planning, and mobility issues in the City of Bath. The Committee will work towards developing and promoting a safe, energy efficient, and affordable multi-modal transportation network in the City of Bath that also connects Bath to other regional transportation networks.
Focus Areas (but not limited to)
- Encourage and promote best practices for enhancing saf4ety, efficiency, community connectivity, system sustainability, and economic development through the ongoing implementation of Complete Streets.
- Encourage and promote the economic, environmental, and community health benefits of Active Transportation (Biking, Walking, and other forms of human-powered mobility)
- Encourage and promote public transit services that address the transportation needs of Bath’s residents and visitors.
- Advise the Council on matters of vehicle and bicycle parking.
- Work with local and regional partners to pursue regional transportation solutions.
Membership
8 Resident Representatives (members with bicycling interests, pedestrian interests, transportation, public transit, or civil experience, project management experience)
3 City Council Representatives
| Miriam Johnson | Council Representative |
| Chris Marks | Council Representative |
| Megan Mansfield-Pryor | Council Representative |
| Rick Kessler | February 2026 |
| Kevin Shute | February 2026 |
| Tim Blair, Chair | |
| Chief of Police | Ex officio |
| Parking and Traffic Safety Officer | Ex officio |
| Public Works Director | Ex officio |
| City Planner | Ex officio |
Membership updated 04-03-2024
South End Residential Parking Permit Program
For information about the City's proposed South End Residential Parking Permit Program, please Click Here.
Meetings
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 pm at the Bath City Hall Auditorium, 55 Front Street. If you would like to attend or suggest an agenda item for the full Committee Meeting, please notify Tim Blair, Committee Chair via email at tblair@bnpadvisors.com or contact Rod Melanson, Director of Sustainability & Environment, via email at rmelanson@cityofbath.com or call him at (207) 443-8363.
The Education and Advocacy Subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the basement conference room of Bath City Hall (55 Front St.) If you would like to attend, please contact Kevin Shute at kshute53@gmail.com. The Infrastructure Subcommittee meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Public Works Department (450 Oak Grove Ave.) If you would like to attend, please contact Travis Wolfel at traviswolfelj@gmail.com.
Bike Racks
We've created an interactive map marking the locations of all 24 bike racks in the City! Check it out HERE, or download the map as a PDF.
Documents and Online Resources
- Complete Streets Policy- Final 2021
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 2018
- Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Blog
- eNewsletter Sign Up and Archive
- Bike Racks in Bath, Maine (Google Maps)
- Bath Sidewalks - Conditions and Categories 2022
- 2022 Sidewalk Condition and Category Rating
Agendas and Minutes