Safe Roads - Walkable Westport Task Force

Community Resources

Get Your Walk On: Safe indoor walking is available for seniors all winter at the BVCSD elementary school: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-7:45am! Enter through the side handicap ramp access and check-in and sign a liability waiver at the front desk. Enjoy you laps!

”Slow Down” Sign Library: Are you hosting an event that may cause traffic or could benefit from some strategically placed reminders to slow down? Contact us to borrow eye-catching and smile-raising signs.

About Us

Founded in 2022, the Safe Roads - Walkable Westport Task Force brings together community stakeholders to improve pedestrian and roadway challenges. On the heels of the Westport Chair Trail, “Slow with the Flow” and “Walkable Westport” public awareness campaigns and New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee audit and recommendations in 2024.

In May 2025, Safe Roads organized its first National Walking Month full of community events, and a town-wide "Bingo" scavenger hunt, encouraging walkers of all ages to embark on a fun adventure in Westport.

In July 2025, we became the recipients of a $25,000 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, with funding provided by Toyota North America; several initiatives, such as increased signage, green scaping, benches, public art, and infrastructure improvements, are currently in progress.

In September 2025, the task force debuted the Westport History Trail, a three-mile walking loop in town with additional bike-to or drive options.

Safe Roads - Walkable Westport is a member of the Town's planning advisory committee for 2025-26 comprehensive plan development.

A more walkable Westport encourages residents to walk more often, creating a safer, greener, and healthier community. Join us and get involved!