The Village Board formally adopted the Village's Bike & Pedestrian Comprehensive Plan on Sept 3rd, 2024.
Mission
The Village of Cottage Grove will ensure that walking and biking are safe, accessible, comfortable, and attractive experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The Village will work towards equity in the built environment through the entire community by committing to sound policies and bike & pedestrian infrastructure investment.
Vision
Cottage Grove will be an exemplary bike and pedestrian community for all to appreciate our businesses, public amenities, and neighbors outside, free of automobiles.
Goals
Equitable & Inclusive
Walking and biking safely and comfortably should be accessible for all regardless of ability, income, or location.
Safe
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ork to implement policies and improvements to ensure walking and biking are safe and secure everywhere.
Comfortable & Inviting
Provide comfortable, inviting and completely connected networks that support walkable and bikeable neighborhoods and a strengthened sense of community.
Healthy residents & Healthy planet
Increase walking and biking for transportation and recreation in Cottage Grove to improve physical and environmental health for all in the community.