Through the Lewes Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, seven goals have been established:

• Continuous, safe bicycle and pedestrian network that ensures a contemporary pedestrian-friendly environment for visitors and residents. 

  • Low-stress family friendly routes encouraging more biking and less cars in town.

  • Safe, well-designed pedestrian walkways and bikeways.

• Adequate and secure bicycle parking and pedestrian amenities at all major trip destinations, including but not limited to all City parks. 

• Ensure safety for pedestrians and bicyclists is incorporated into all discussions related to the design, maintenance, or enforcement of all City & State maintained roads.  

  • Through collaboration with DelDOT, prioritize projects to promote safe & friendly biking.

• Bicyclist and pedestrian well-being and safety shall be a cooperative undertaking. 

  • All aspects of City government, including its committees, committed to prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian safety initiatives in their work.

• Continuously improve bike and pedestrian safety through educational programs.

• Adopt community engagement strategies to monitor use of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 

• Develop a concise plan with achievable short and long-term goals.