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Bicycle Plan Summary

The purpose of the Bicycle Program is to integrate bicycles into the transportation system of the City of Austin. The program works with all City departments, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (formerly the Austin Transportation Study), Texas Department of Transportation and other governmental agencies to create more bicycle lanes, wide curb lanes, paths and other facilities.

Meet the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Staff

Loop 360/US 183/Jollyville Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

Improvements include a 12' bicycle/pedestrian shared use path, the widening of the southbound Loop 360 outermost lane to add a shoulder, and associated curb cuts and crosswalks.

These improvements will facilitate mobility and access for bicyclists and pedestrians in the area.

To view a PDF version of the proposed improvements - Click Here

Exposition Bicycle Lane Improvements

To improve mobility in the Exposition Boulevard corridor for both motor vehicles and bicycles, the corridor will be re-surfaced and re-striped to have dedicated bicycle lanes and on-street motor vehicle parking. Parking will be permitted on one side of Exposition Boulevard only along the length of the corridor as follows:

• Lake Austin Blvd. to Westover Rd. – Parking Permitted on EAST SIDE only
• Westover Rd. to West 35th St. – Parking Permitted on the WEST SIDE only

The City of Austin's new Bicycle Route Map is now available.

For a list of locations that carry the map - click on Bike Map Sales
This is also a good reference for finding a bike shop in your area, although all bike shops are not listed here.

To view a PDF version of the bike map - click on Bicycle Route Map PDF

For more information and how to order by mail - click on Bicycle Map Information

New Bicycle Projects

4th Street Closure Update

Austin Bicycle Plan Update Information

Mueller bicycle facilities

Learn about the planned bicycle facilities and bicycle parking for the Mueller Airport Redevelopment.

Austin is designated a Bicycle Friendly Community

In May 2007, the League of American Bicyclist (founded in 1880) designated the City of Austin as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. The Bicycle Friendly Community program helps communities across the country learn how to become bicycle friendly and offers examples from communities large and small across the country who have successfully built bicycling into their city plans. The city of Austin was evaluated on engineering, education, enforcement and encouragement of bicycling. For more information about this designation and The League of American Bicyclist - click on The League of American Bicyclist

May is National Bike Month and at the May 17th, 2007 City Council meeting Mayor Will Wynn issued a proclamation recognizing the City's bicycling community and it's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, all of whom helped achieve the Bicycle Friendly City status. To read the proclamation - click on Bike Month Proclamation

Bicycle Program Information

• Austin Bicycle Plan Part I
• Austin Bicycle Plan Part II
• Bicycle Rack Program and Vendor Information
• Bicycle Laws
• Bicycle Commuting Tips
• Bicycle Projects
• Bicycle Projects - Completed
• On-Street Parking Modification Guidelines (Draft)
• Links of Interest

Street Smarts Task Force

• Final Report
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E
• Appendix F
• RESOLUTION NO. 20080424-063
• RESOLUTION NO. 20080424-064

Lance Armstrong Bikeway - Moving Forward

Construction of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway got started on May 29th. The far west section of Veterans Dr and Stephen F. Austin Dr, from Lake Austin Blvd to W. Cesar Chavez, was the first section completed.

On July 27th, 2006 the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the execution of an endorsement agreement between Lance Armstrong and the City of Austin regarding the use of Lance Armstrong's name for the project.

The project, which began as an idea in 1999, is a six-mile bikeway that will enable bicyclists to travel East and West, on a dedicated route, through downtown. The route will extend from Veterans Dr at Lake Austin Blvd on the west side of town to the Montopolis Bridge at US183 on the east side. The bikeway will consist of a combination of off-street concrete trails, on-street striped bike lanes, and on-street signed bike routes.

View the Lance Armstrong Bikeway Map

For the most current project update, go to the Public Works Lance Armstrong Bikeway Project page.

For past project updates, go to the Downtown Report. Select the report date you would like to review and then click on the "Lance Armstrong Bikeway" link.

For a history of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway Project click on Project Background

Ride the Veloway

The Veloway is a 3.1 mile paved, looped track that is open to the public for bicycle and rollerblade traffic only. The track is approximately 23 ft. wide and winds through a typical Central Texas Hill Country setting.

The Veloway is located on La Crosse Ave, east of Mopac Expressway in southwest Austin and is open year round from dawn to dusk. Cyclist should take Escarpment Blvd, which has bike lanes installed, south from Wm. Cannon Dr or Slaughter Lane to La Crosse Ave.

For more information, click on Veloway Information. To view the map, click on Veloway map

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