In October 1998 the Mayor and City Council adopted the Bikeway Master Plan as a guide to creating a more bicycle-friendly community. Citizens will be able to access all public services, as well as recreation, cultural, commercial, and employment areas by bicycle. The Plan recommends implementing a system of various types of bikeways to achieve the vision. Providing amenities, such as bike parking, and developing education programs for cyclists and drivers are also key elements of the plan. Please join in to help make Rockville a great place to live, work and ride.
Bicyclists have a wide range of abilities and experiences.
These are experienced riders who are comfortable riding in most traffic conditions. These cyclists desire direct access to destinations and generally feel comfortable on existing streets. These are casual or new, adult and teen-age riders who are less confident of their ability to operate in traffic without special provisions for bicycles. These riders desire comfortable access to destinations using low-volume streets or bike facilities with separation from traffic. As their skills improve these riders will feel more comfortable riding in bike lanes on busier streets.