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Mission
DDOT shall plan, provide, and install bicycle lanes on roadways in order to create a comprehensive, interconnected network of bicycle facilities,
improveimprove bicycle safety and access,
and expandand expand transportation choices in the District of Columbia.
DDOT may designate any traffic lane on any roadway for the exclusive use of a single class or combination of classes of vehicles, such as bicycles, during certain hours. (DCMR 18-2220.1)DDOT’s Bicycle Lane program has built over 100 miles of bike lanes in the District since 2001. In 2009, installation began on protected bike lanes (PBLs), also known as Cycle Tracks or separated bike lanes. Protected bike lanes have a physical separation between motor vehicle travel and the bike lane. This can be a row of parked cars, a concrete curb, and/or flex posts and wheel stops. As of the end of 2021, there are 24 miles of PBL facilities in the District. There is growing demand to install more protected bike lanes because many people want lower stress and more comfortable cycling experience where conflicts with vehicles are removed or substantially reduced. Research shows that protected bike lanes significantly improve the safety of bicyclists and increase safety for pedestrians and drivers.
Procedures & Services
Travel by other vehicles in bicycle lanes is prohibited, with few exceptions. (DCMR 18-2220).
No one may stop, stand, or park a car or other motor vehicle in a bicycle lane. (DCMR 18-2405.1).
FY2024 Proposed Bikeway Map
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DC Bike Lane Count Fact Sheet - 2011
Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) View file name Bicycle Lane Count Fact Sheet 2011.pdf height 250
Road markings used to indicate a shared lane environment for both bicycles and automobiles.
Bike Sharrows FAQ
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2016 2024 DC Bicycle Map
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Additional Information
Legal References
- DCMR 10-A409.9: Policy T-2.3.2: Bicycle Network
- DCMR 18-2405.1: Stopping, Standing, Parking, and Other Non-Moving Violations
- DCMR 18-4033: Bicycle Lanes
Design Standards & Specifications
- DDOT Bicycle Facility Design Guide - Version 2.pdf
- NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
- AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilites (available in the DDOT Library)
Transportation Plans & Studies
- Bicycle Master Plan
- Bicycle Facility Evaluation - Executive Summary
- Bicycle Facility Evaluation - Final Report
Other Resources
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