Austin's Bicycle Program works to make Austin an even greater city for biking. Our work is guided by the 2023 Austin Bicycle Plan. Austin is following this plan to become a city with a comprehensive bike network—and a community where people of all ages and abilities experience biking as safe, comfortable, convenient, and fun. We hope this website will encourage you to try biking for short trips around town. Biking is a “green” and affordable choice for transportation—and a fun way to get daily fitness in the outdoors. Austin is already designated a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.

To plan a comfortable bike ride, see the online Austin Bike Map, which displays available routes by reported comfort level.

Biking around Austin is a great way to stay active, connect with others, and get around the city. Find everything you need to know below.

Austin Bike Map

Plan your best biking route in advance! The online Austin Bike Map offers up-to-date information about available routes by reported comfort levels, so you can easily plan a safe and lower-stress bike ride.

Below are printable versions (PDF) with safe riding tips:

• 2025 Bike Map PDF Side 1 (Downtown)
• 2025 Bike Map PDF Side 2 (Citywide)

Printed copies of the map are available at bike shops, other retailers, biking nonprofits and libraries. To request maps in bulk, contact GetThereATX@austintexas.gov.

DIY Biking Adventures

Looking for a fun route to explore Austin by bicycle?  Invite friends or family to join you for one of these bike rides. Each includes a route with a map, directions, and sites to see along the way.

• Explore Central East Austin (PDF)
• Explore East Austin Murals (PDF)
• Explore Cherrywood (PDF)

Biking and transit

Learn how you can bring your bike with you on CapMetro buses and trains and about the secured bike parking program.

CapMetro Bikeshare

CapMetro Bikeshare, Austin's bike-share program, makes it easy to hop on a bicycle for short trips between more than 75 stations around Austin. The affordable system offers numerous check-out locations with about 800 all-pedal assist electric bikes.

Shared micromobility

In May 2018, the City of Austin launched a shared micromobility program, also known as dockless mobility, where conventional bicycles, electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters are available throughout the city. Learn more about shared micromobility in Austin.

Laws and safety

• Bicycling laws and safety. Understand the rights and regulations of cycling in Austin. Obeying the laws and riding predictably help foster a friendly environment for everyone to share the road.
• Bicycle registry. The Austin Police Department's bicycle registry system will store the make, model and serial number of your bike that can later be used as proof of ownership, in case of theft.

Need to report an issue with a bike facility, sidewalk or street? Submit an online customer service request or call Austin 3-1-1 (dial 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000).

Additional bicycling resources

• Bike Austin: Education, classes, rides, socials, and resources
• Get There ATX: Tips and resources for getting around Austin sustainably
• Ghisallo Cycling Initiative:  Youth clinics, classes and more
• League of American Bicyclists: National group with Bicycle Friendly America and Bicycle Friendly Business programs
• Movability Austin: Biking commute support for Downtown employers and employees
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (national)
• UT Austin’s Orange Bike Project: Campus community bike shop and more
• Yellow Bike Project - Austin: Community bike shop and classes

We work to make Austin a safe, friendly and desirable place for everyone as we improve city streets using a Complete Streets approach.

Community Benefits

Our work is grounded in the community values expressed in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. We advance biking and walking as a means to advance broad, community-based values and goals.

Community Involvement

Our approach is grounded in community engagement and a commitment to meet real community needs. City of Austin bodies that serve in an official advisory role include the Bicycle Advisory Council, Pedestrian Advisory Council and Urban Transportation Commission. We also proactively seek out and incorporate community input on individual street enhancement projects.

Need to report an issue with a bike facility, sidewalk or street? Submit a customer service request by calling Austin 3-1-1 (dial 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000) or submit the issue online.