Bicycle Access and Safety

Mission

DDOT shall develop policies and programs to encourage and provide for the the safe use of bicycles for recreational and work related travel within the District of Columbia in order to create a more sustainable and multi-modal transportation system in the nation's capital. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code § 50-921.04).

Procedures & Services

Bicycle Infrastructure in DC and DC Bike Program Fact Sheet

Quick Pedestrian/Bike Accident Site Visit Checklist

Note: It is illegal to ride or operate a bicycle upon the sidewalk within the Central Business District.

• Central Business District - No Bike Riding Map
• Pocket Guide to DC Bike Laws – (Print) (Mobile)

See Related

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  Bike Lane Closures (COMP0304)
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  Bicycle Lanes (COMP0304)
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  Bicycle Access and Safety (COMP0304)
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  Capital Bikeshare (COMP0304)
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  Bicycle Parking (COMP0304)
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  Bicycle Registration (COMP0304)
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  Miscellaneous Vehicles (COMP0304)
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  goDCgo (COMP0304)
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  Shared Use Paths (COMP0304)
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  Safety (COMP0304)