Programs

Bicycle/Pedestrian Counts
We completed the first bicycle/pedestrian counts in Knoxville at 5 locations in October 2005. Counts are conducted twice a year, in spring and fall. View the counts >>

 

Safe Routes to School
We are working with the Knox County Health Department to promote Safe Routes to School to get more kids walking and biking to school.

 

Smart Trips
Our Smart Trips commuter incentives program has been extremely successful, with more than 25 participating worksites currently. It promotes all kinds of alternative transportation, but bicycling is becoming a more popular choice. This program allows us to communicate with many bicycle commuters, and talk to them about forming a Bicycle Users Group at their worksite.

Smart Trips held a commuter bike essay contest last fall. We gave away a new bike, and lots of great runner up prizes. Harper’s Bike Shop donated a significant portion of the prizes. Some of the essays are on the Smart Trips website.

 

Marketing Materials

Public Service Announcements
The following public service annoucnements were produced by the TPO Bicycle Program and are available for download.

• Share the Road, featuring Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam (3MB)
• Bicyclists are People, Too (4.6MB)
• Bicycles are Vehicles (3.7MB)
• How to Be a Better Driver in 3 Easy Steps (2.6MB)

Bumper Stickers
Share the Road bumper stickers are for sale for $1at many area bike shops or can be ordered for $2 (includes postage and handling) from Kelley Segars.