Naperville Seeks Community Input to Update Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Public Feedback is Critical to Creating an Efficient Network for all Ages and Abilities
The City of Naperville is updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to continue to create a safe, more accessible network for walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Everyone is invited to share their ideas through an online interactive map, pop-up events and city meetings to help shape the future of biking and walking in Naperville.
The Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group is collaborating with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc., to update the 1997 plan. This initiative supports Naperville’s 2027: Investing in Our Community Priorities Plan, which prioritizes improved mobility, safety and sustainability. The updated plan will identify projects to improve existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, create new routes and address gaps in the network.
The plan will deliver policy recommendations and a design toolkit along with a prioritized list of projects with preliminary designs, costs, and funding strategies for City officials to consider incorporating into its Capital Improvement Program over the next 20 years.
“Community input is key to this plan update. Our goal is to give people the tools and opportunities to share input based on their experience,” said Jennifer Louden, TED director. “Whether you’re a daily biker or casual walker, pin your ideas on our interactive map or visit us at our upcoming pop-up events. We look forward to hearing from you.”
How you can share your input
The online interactive map lets users pin locations, suggest routes and leave comments. Visit the Bike and Pedestrian Plan webpage to access the map through Dec. 31 and click “Submit Your Input Here” to get started and share feedback. Residents can also share their input at upcoming pop-up events, including Downtown Naperville’s Halloween Hop from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 26. Future event dates and locations will be posted to the Bike and Pedestrian Plan webpage.
A public open house in spring 2026 will share existing conditions and gather additional feedback on proposed recommendations. The final plan is expected to be presented to the City Council in fall 2026 for consideration.
Recent community surveys show growing satisfaction with the ease of biking and walking. Resident satisfaction with the ease of traveling by bicycle increased from 51% in 2016 to 63% in 2023. Satisfaction with the ease of walking rose from 68% to 81% during the same timeframe. City leaders hope the updated plan will continue this momentum of improving walkability and bikeability throughout Naperville.
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About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.