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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
3rd Annual Tour de Lights Bike Ride
More than 450 people turned out Wednesday evening for the 3rd annual Tour de Lights in downtown Knoxville. That is more people than we have ever had on ANY of our bike rides. The effort and creativity everyone put into their costumes and decorations was inspiring. The neighborhoods welcomed us with groups on porches and in yards. It was a very festive night!
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Read the survey responses >>
Congratulations to our winners:
Best Decorated Group: The Nutcracker Crew
Best Decorated Person: Emerson Fuller
Best Decorated Bicycle: Wes Breitenbach
Kudos to everyone else--it was really hard to choose just three winners! We'll have more categories next year. Thanks to KPD, the City of Knoxville, all the volunteers, and Mast General Store. What a wonderful way to end 2009!
2009 Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan
The 2009 Bicycle Plan Update was officially adopted by the TPO Executive Board on May 27, 2009. Download the 2009 Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan >>
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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