Pedal power

Taking the lanes most traveled

View Marked bike lanes in Washington, D.C. in a larger map
Washington has many marked bicycle lanes. Click on the map to see where the bicycle-designated routes go.

View Bicycle paths in Washington, D.C. in a larger map

Bicyclists have a number of options for getting around the Washington area by off-street bicycle paths, as the above map shows. The PDFs of the maps can be downloaded here from the District Department of Transportation.

Washington-area bicycling resources:

Washington Area Bicyclist Association
WABA is one of Washington, D.C.’s main cycling associations. Visit their Web site to find out about cycling in the D.C. metro region and to get maps of biking trails in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

SmartBike DC
D.C.’s first public bike rental program. Find out the what, where and why of this new way of discovering and moving around the city.

Washington, D.C. Department of Transportation Bike Program
Find out what’s in the future for D.C. cyclists by reading the city’s Bicycle Master Plan and the latest on what the Bicycle Advisory Council is discussing.

Bike Arlington
This is the place to go for any and all information on biking in Arlington. It has bike education classes and great maps of all the trails in Arlington.

WMAT’s Bike ‘n Ride Bicycle Program
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has facilities for bike storage at metro stations and allows cyclists to use their bikes in conjunction with public transportation.

The Wash Cycle, Bicycle Advocacy Blog
A blog dedicated to covering all the biking news in Washington, D.C.

Commute by Bike: Tips, news, reviews and safety for bike commuters
A blog that offers lots of great information for bike commuters (and people interested in becoming bike commuters). Check out their “Beginner Tips” section for great advice on how to get started with bike commuting.

Federal Highway Administration Bike Commuting Information
Information collected by the agency on D.C.-area bike commuting, the Smartbike program, and much more.

League of American Bicyclists
The league, founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen, promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. With 300,000 affiliated members, the league promotes bicycling through a number of advocacy programs.

Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
This committee advises Maryland government agencies on funding, safety and education for bicycle and pedestrian activities.

Fairfax County, Va. Bike Trails
Learn how to enjoy Fairfax County’s parks and trails with the least disturbance to its environment and historical sites here.

CommuterPage.com Bicycle Resources (Arlington County, Va. Government site)
This program is Arlington County’s effort to promote people to bike more often.

Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling
FABB was founded by a group of bicycling enthusiasts in Fairfax County to promote better bicycling conditions.

Washington, D.C. Multi-Use Trails
Check out Bike Washington for maps and guides to biking in the Washington area. The site is maintained by a bicycle enthusiast.

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