Bike Walk Knoxville is the local expert for bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility. We advocate for all ages and abilities in the community to have safe and accessible streets for walking and biking; thus working to build a more walkable, bikeable, and livable City. Through our advocacy programs, Bike Walk Knoxville works with communities to empower their voices for active transportation, with elected officials to enact smart policy changes, and with the Knoxville government to guide best practices in implementation.
Support safe bike and pedestrian access across the Henley Street Bridge!
Given the indefinite closure of the Gay Street Bridge, cyclists and pedestrians are faced with major challenges to safe and comfortable mobility and connectivity in Knoxville. Making improvements to the Henley Street Bridge, even temporarily, would help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe and preserve connectivity across the river. Improvements could include adding width and vertical protection to the bike lane, providing more space and a safer facility for cyclists as well as creating a more comfortable environment for pedestrians. Join us in calling for safe bike and pedestrian access across the Henley Street Bridge by signing our petition today!
The Knoxville City Council meets every other week on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. You can find more details and the meeting schedule here. The meetings are held in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building, 400 Main Street, and the public is welcome to attend. If you would like to view the City Council meetings online, you can do so here.
For information about engaging with the Knoxville City Council, please click here.
The Knox County Commission meets the fourth Monday of every month at 5:00 pm. You can find more details and the meeting schedule here. The meetings are held in the Large Assembly Room of the City-County Building, and the public is welcome to attend. If you would like to view the County Commission meetings online, you can do so here.
For information about engaging with the Knox County Commission, please click here.
What We're Advocating For
- At the Knoxville City Council meetings on November 30 and December 14 of 2022, Bike Walk Knoxville was proud to advocate for several ordinances that will have a positive impact on traffic safety and micromobility in our community. We are thankful to each member of Council for their thoughtful consideration and discussion, and are excited to see these ordinances pass. Learn more about the first reading here! Learn more about the second reading here!
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E-Scooters on Greenways
In light of the micromobility ordinance passed by City Council in December of 2021, click here to read Bike Walk Knoxville's position regarding e-scooters on greenways. -
Speed and Scooter Ordinances
In November and December of 2021, the Knoxville City Council voted on several ordinances pertaining to speed limits and micromobility in our community. Read about Bike Walk Knoxville's position on the ordinances!
Support Advocacy!
We rely on the generosity of donors to keep fighting for the rights of people who walk and bike. However, advocacy is one of the hardest things for us to fund. We need the charitable support of donors like you. Please make a donation today!