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SACDOT Employees on Bike to Work Day.BIKEWAYS

In 1994, the County of Sacramento adopted the 2010 Bikeway Master Plan.  The goal of the Plan is to develop a bikeway system that will benefit the recreational and transportation needs of the public.  The use of bicycles will reduce the amount of vehicle emissions and improve air quality.  The Bikeway Master Plan calls for 790 miles of on-street bike lanes in Sacramento County by 2010.  There are currently 191 miles of on-street bike lanes constructed.  In addition, there are 110 miles of off-street bike trails planned for construction in Sacramento County by 2010, with 42 constructed to date. 


Bike lane markings.

 

Bikeway Maintenance

The Department of Transportation maintains bikeways in Sacramento County.  This maintenance includes sweeping bike lanes to keep them free of debris, ensuring that bike lane markings are visible and that traffic signal equipment is operational.

Traffic signal with cyclist.

 

Bicycle Safety

The most common cause of bicycle accidents occur when bicycle riders travel on the wrong side of the road against traffic.  Bicycle riders and automobile drivers follow the same rules and have the same rights.  These rules include obeying traffic signals and signs.  Be sure to use the proper safety equipment such as an approved bicycle helmet, bright clothing and safety goggles.  Your bicycle should be equipped with the appropriate color reflectors and when riding at night use a white headlamp, attached to the bicycle or your body that can be seen from 300 feet to the front and from the sides.

 

Bike route sign.

Bike routes available online 

The 2010 Bikeway Master Plan map is now online. For more information about bicycle organizations in Sacramento visit Sacramento Area Bicycles Advocates.


CONTACT INFORMATION 

Bikeways 
   
For information regarding bikeways within Sacramento County.   

    Alternative Modes
    906 G Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814   

    Dan Klinker, Alternative Modes Coordinatormail to
    916- 874-3926 

   


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