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Capital Bikeshare
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Capital Bikeshare Experience metro DC on two wheels. Capital Bikeshare is the region’s bikeshare system, with over 5,000 bikes and more than 600 stations across 7 jurisdictions: Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George’s County, MD; Fairfax County, VA; and the City of Falls Church, VA. Designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.
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Bike Lanes On-street bike lanes are on-road bicycle facilities designated by striping, signing and pavement markings. The District currently has more than 75 miles of on-street bike lanes.
Climbing Bike Lanes are on the uphill side of the road, with a shared lane on the downhill side.
Bike/Bus Lanes A dedicated lane shared by both cyclists and buses.
Protected Bike Lanes Sometimes referred to as cycletracks or separated bike lanes, protected bike lanes have painted buffer zones with physical barriers to separate them from motor vehicle lanes. Protected bike lanes are currently located on 15th St NW, 1st St NE, 6th St NE, L St NW and M St NE and NW.
Green Lanes DDOT has painted many bike lanes green in “conflict zones” to improve visibility of both the bike lanes and the cyclists.
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Trails Bike Trails Bicycle facilities physically separated from traffic, but intended for shared use by a variety of groups, including bicyclists, pedestrians and joggers.
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailThe backbone of the Anacostia Riverfront in DC, connecting residents, visitors, and communities to the river, one another, and numerous commercial and recreational destinations.
Anacostia Stream Valley TrailA link in the national shore-to-shore American Discovery Trail, this trail provides miles of uninterrupted trails along the tributaries of the Anacostia River.
Baltimore and Annapolis TrailAn established recreational greenway following the route of the old Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad from Glen Burnie to Annapolis.
BWI TrailA 12.5-mile scenic trail that encircles BWI Airport property and connects hikers, bicyclists, walkers and joggers to community resources, public transportation and area attractions.
Capital Crescent TrailRails-To-Trails converted the old Georgetown Branch of the C&O Railroad from a railroad bed to this paved trail with gentle gradients.
Custis Trail (I-66 Trail)This noise-protected trails runs along I-66 in Arlington County and is accessible 24-hours a day and lit at night.
Four Mile Run TrailAn East/West running trail that follows Four Mile Run, linking the W&OD Trail and the Mt. Vernon Trail.
Henson Creek TrailA scenic, recreational 5.7 mile route through Henson Creek Stream Valley Park in southern Prince George’s County.
Metropolitan Branch TrailAn eight-mile linear park and trail running parallel to Metro’s Red Line from Union Station in DC to Silver Spring, Maryland, connecting to the Capital Crescent Trail.
Mount Vernon TrailAn 18.5 mile path along the Potomac River, parallel to the George Washington Parkway, connecting to the Custis and Washington & Old Dominion trails.
Rock Creek TrailThis popular 18-mile asphalt trail runs from Lake Needwood in Montgomery County into DC.
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Shared Lane Markings The shared lane marking is a pavement marking with a variety of uses to support a complete bikeway network; it is not a facility type and should not be considered a substitute for bike lanes, cycle tracks, or other separation treatments where these types of facilities are otherwise warranted or space permits.
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Signed Bike Routes Signed bike routes are typically found along less congested residential roads or routes with minimal traffic hazards. Signed bike routes are indicated by signs and designated by the jurisdiction having authority over the roadways included in the bicycle route system.
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