The built environment refers to the environment our communities make. This includes parks, events, recreational opportunities, destination points, and much more. The built environment is an essential part of resident retention and recruitment; it influences the well-being of our families and promotes health activities.
About the Task Force
Be Well Barton County is a task force that focuses on improving opportunities for physical activity in Barton County through safety, systems, and environment changes.
County Bicycle Safety Signage
These efforts are the visible signs you see on rural Barton County roads that remind motorists to be cautious and courteous to bicycle riders by giving them at least five feet of room when passing. Barton County Commissioners have strongly supported the initiative in the past as a traffic calming mechanism.
Barton County Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
The Barton County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan exists to create a cohesive vision and to be used as a planning tool for safety, routes, and economic development.
Barton County Bicycle Maps
May is Bike Month - 2019
The League of American Bicyclists
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Bike to School Day
May 13-19th Bike to Work Week
Friday, May 17th Bike to Work Day
Bike/Ped Task Force
Be Well Barton County
This is an annual fall event that Barton County Young Professionals hosts to raise money for the bicycle and pedestrian enhancements throughout Barton County. Check out their Facebook Page for more information:
Head of Sales
Flatlander Half Marathon & YP5K
Details coming soon!
Hoisington's Bike Share Program
Cardinal Cruisers
Adventure Cycling Bicycle Routes reflects the Transamerican Trail goes directly through Barton County and Great Bend.
Overnight Accommodations
There are overnight camping accommodations available for cross-country bicyclists at Central Baptist Church, in Great Bend. A bicycle fix station is also located on their campus. For more information visit their website. https://www.centralbaptistchurchofgreatbend.com/
Warm Showers
The Warm Showers Community is a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists. People who are willing to host touring cyclists sign up and provide their contact information, and can be reached for use a shower, share in a great story, or as a resource to learn about the community. Go to www.warmshowers.org to be a host or to become a member and stay with a host.
Adventure Cycling Interactive Map
Bicycle Supplies
Golden Belt Bicycle, located in beautiful downtown Great Bend, is a full-service sales and service store for all types of bikes. Visit Todd, and stock up on supplies before leaving town. https://www.facebook.com/pg/GoldenBeltBicycleCompany/about/?ref=page_internal
Adventure Cycling Route Network
