The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path welcomes residents to a meeting to find out how to make the town a “bicycle friendly community,” a national designation the group is already active in maintaining and expanding the bike path, which connects to Fairhaven’s rail trail. The meeting 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 at the Mattapoisett Library, 8 Barstow St.

The committee seeks a core group of volunteers to work on this nationally recognized designation. A Bicycle Friendly Community welcomes cyclists with trails, bike lanes, share the road campaigns, organized rides, Bike to Work Day events, and more.

The application process provides a road map and a set of activities that recognize the area’s resources. The committee will evaluate and engage the town in improving infrastructure and  encouraging people to bike for recreation, and transportation.

For those who are interested, but can’t come to the meeting, call Bonne DeSousa  at 508-951-2406 for more information.