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Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program

"The Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan envisions a convenient, efficient transportation system where people can bike safely to all destinations."

Whereas bicycling was once an extremely common way of getting around, today it’s become the forgotten mode of transportation. Because motorized vehicles dominate the transportation system, bicycling is often perceived to be a dangerous and/or unimportant mode of travel. The truth is bicycling can bring great economic, environmental, social and health benefits to our region. And, on any given day, a motorist is many times more likely to be involved in a crash than a bicyclist.

Raising public awareness about the importance and value of biking, and its legitimate place in the transportation system, must be an ongoing priority.The purpose of the Bicycle Program is to integrate bicycling into the transportation system. The program works with all City and County departments within the TPO boundary to implement the Regional Bicycle Plan.

NEWS

2009 Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan
The 2009 Bicycle Plan Update was officially adopted by the TPO Executive Board on May 27, 2009. The file below contains the adopted text, but is not graphically complete. We expect to post the fully formatted plan in late June. Download the 2009 Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan >>

In the Loop
Kelley is starting to post regular updates on the Bicycle Program's blog. Check back each week to see what she and the Bicycle Advisory Committee are working on!

Bike Detour Map
The 100 block of Gay St. will be closed for a year for reconstruction. Here is a map of the bike detour options. One route uses the sidewalk in the construction zone (remember to go slowly, yield to pedestrians and give an audible warning when slowly passing pedestrians). The other option enters downtown via Summit Hill (you can jump off Summit Hill as soon as you reach the driveway for the parking lot in front of the furniture store) and then the 200 block of Gay St. It exits downtown via State St. and Summit Hill, with a left turn onto Central. Be aware that motorists coming down Summit Hill in that section go fast, so be careful moving left to make the left turn. You can also make the left turn by acting like a pedestrian. When you reach the Summit Hill/Central intersection, use the crosswalk on the far side of the intersection to cross Summit Hill. You can then transition back to the road, yielding to cars as you do.

Dogwood Trail Maps
It's so much easier to see all the beautiful flowers when you are on your bike instead of in a car. There are now bike route maps for five of the Dogwood Trails available online. Thanks to Elle Colquitt, co-author of Knoxville's Bicycle Routes, for developing the maps.

Bike Racks
Does your favorite store lack bike racks? Print off these handy cards, fill in the name of the business and sign, then deliver to the store manager. You can let Kelley know which business you've taken them to so she can follow up with the managers.

Knoxville-Knox County and Blount County Bicycle Maps
Download or request a copy >>

Bike Commute Guide
Are you interested in biking to work or school? Check out our handy dandy commute guide for tips on clothing, cleaning up at work, biking in traffic, and much more!

 

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