Dallas Bicycle Program

Bicycling is an inexpensive and efficient form of transportation. Riding a bicycle may help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality within our community. Bicycling can also improve your health and well-being through regular exercise. Every transportation agency, including TxDOT, has the responsibility to improve conditions and opportunities for bicycling and to integrate bicycling into our transportation systems. It is TxDOT’s policy to consider bicyclists in the development of transportation projects, as part of design, construction and maintenance of state roadways and in the development of federally funded transportation projects. Bicycles are considered to be vehicles and bicyclists are required to adhere to the rules of the road. The TxDOT Dallas District works with local entities, such as cities and counties, to identify bicycle and pedestrian connectivity projects, and to implement and improve safety and connectivity between current and planned regional transportation networks. The planning and development process is typically guided by standards and guidelines based on leading practices and feasibility for developing bicycling and walking facilities.

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