Active Transportation describes all human-powered forms of travel, such as walking and cycling. The Active Transportation Program was moved to the Multimodal Division in Fall 2021. This move to Multimodal allows for better coordination between alternative transportation modes and enhances active transportation opportunities in Oklahoma. Multimodal works closely with transit providers and Councils of Governments to fully understand the potential barriers that active transportation users face. The following are the Department’s Active Transportation priorities:

Continuing to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and updating existing sidewalks and access points to ADA standards.

ODOT staff meet regularly with the Statewide Active Transportation Committee. This committee provides local and regional feedback to ODOT about bicycle and pedestrian concerns and shares programs that are going on in their area.

Accomplishments for active transportation include the designation of Route 66/SH 66 as a United States Bicycle Route and the first ever Oklahoma statewide Active Transportation Plan. This plan has received public review and comments, and will be completed soon.

Additional info can be found at okatp.org.

Ongoing efforts include working in cooperation with local governments to enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In general, funding for these bicycle and pedestrian improvements is from a combination of federal, local and private and/or non-profit sources. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout Oklahoma consist of multi-use trails, bicycle routes, and sidewalks. The planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian improvements are typically completed at the local government level, and/or through a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).