Bicycling is good for Eugene, providing transportation that is healthy, non-polluting and economical both for the cyclist and for the city. Bicycling is accessible to people of nearly all ages and income levels. Eugene's Bicycle Master Plan identifies existing and future bikeways and lanes to ensure safe and efficient routes for all types of bicyclists. Bicycle lanes, paths and designated streets should provide safe and efficient routes to all major commercial, educational and recreational areas of the city.
Bicyclists have a responsibility to obey traffic laws and to ride safely.
Laws and policies that respect the special needs and difficulties of urban bicyclists, compared to motorists, promote responsible bicycling. Bicycling is permitted on every street in Eugene. Bicyclists have a right to occupy the road equal to that of operators of any other vehicle. Bicyclists require facilities comparable to those provided for motorists, such as secure and convenient parking and effective traffic signalization. Eugene Bicycle Coalition meetings are held monthly.