Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (GLBPP) – Public Workshop
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Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA
Project Milestone: Completion of Task 3 – Existing Conditions Assessment
Purpose: Gather public input on pedestrian and bicycle destinations, clarify the regional vision, and identify network gaps and opportunities.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction (6:00 – 6:05 PM)
Project team introductions
Overview of the workshop’s purpose and format
About the Plan, Vision, & Goals (6:05 – 6:20 PM)
Background of the Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Why the plan matters for the region
Key themes: safety, connectivity, equity, and accessibility
Existing Conditions and Opportunities (6:20 – 6:35 PM)
Overview of existing walking, biking, and rolling conditions
Complete Streets policies and updates
Gaps, barriers, and opportunities identified so far
Q&A on existing conditions
Interactive Mapping Exercise (6:35 – 7:05 PM)
In breakout groups, participants will:
- Mark up regional and local maps with barriers, desired connections, and destinations
- Post larger concepts to the shared “Idea Wall”
Group Report-Out, Discussion, and Q&A (7:05 – 7:20 PM)
Summary of key themes from mapping exercise
Opportunity for questions and open discussion
Wrap-Up and Next Steps (7:20 – 7:30 PM)
Summary of key themes from input stations
What is happening next in this planning process
How you can continue to engage (and help us spread the word to others in your community!)