The City of Manhattan, in partnership with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, is developing a new plan for walking and biking in Manhattan. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Systems Plan will provide a 20-year vision to expand and enhance the community’s biking and walking infrastructure. Check out the project page for more information.
Manhattan has been a bronze-level bicycle-friendly community since 2012, according to the League of American Bicyclists. It is one of only four bike-friendly communities in the state of Kansas, which means it meets certain Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement and Evaluation standards.
In 2015, Kansas State University was recognized as the first bicycle-friendly university in Kansas.
Bike Month is celebrated annually in May with a variety of public events.
Manhattan offers a variety of pleasant places to walk with neighborhoods clustered along tree-lined residential streets and more than 40 miles of trails throughout the city. With neighborhood schools, historic Downtown and Aggieville business districts, and a pedestrian-friendly university, Manhattan is a great place to walk. Public transit operated by ATA Bus connects residents to destinations in Manhattan and beyond.