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Multi-use paths are... A bike lane is... Share the road All-weather and accessible paths shared by A designated part of the roadway, typically 5-7 feet in width, that is striped, You may also see a Share the Bicycle theft prevention bicyclists and pedestrians along a greenway or signed and has pavement markings to be used exclusively by bicyclists. Road sign along roadways to road corridor. These paths are typically 10-12 Parking is not allowed in a bike lane. increase awareness of Locking your bike to a bicycle rack can prevent most bicycle thefts. Use a good feet wide, although some may be 8 feet in width. motorists and enhance the quality “case-hardened” or “hardened” U-bolt lock. Lock the frame and rear They are also known as greenway trails that safety of bicyclists. wheel of your bike to the bicycle rack. Do not lock your bike to trees, parking follow linear open space corridors along natural A bike route is... meters, sign posts, hand railings, etc. College Station, Texas 77842 Texas Station, College A roadway designated with signage* that is shared by both bicyclists and Bicyclists have the same rights and 1101 Texas Avenue Texas 1101 features such as creeks and rivers and the responsibilities as motorists. Planning and Development Services Development and Planning associated floodplain or riparian buffer. motor vehicles. Typically, the road will have lower traffic speeds and volumes If you are a Texas A&M faculty, staff or student, you can register your bicycle CITY OF COLLEGE STATION COLLEGE OF CITY or may be a common route for bicyclists through high-demand areas. with Texas A&M Transportation Services for FREE. Help authorities recover * Many routes designated on this map do not have bike route signs. Efforts to install these signs continue. your bike if it is lost or stolen and be a part of the growing bike program at odmitnne............ 979-764-3690 ........................ maintenance Road ........... Texas A&M! For more information, visit transport.tamu.edu. o diinlmp ............979-764-3570 ........................ maps additional For Grade-separated iyl,Pd n rewy ....979-764-3570 ........ Greenways and Ped. Bicycle, ........... ........... oienneegny........ 979-764-3600 ................ non-emergency Police crossings are... In case of emergency ................ call 911 call ................ emergency of case In ........... Identified on this map as an overpass/underpass CONTACT US CONTACT TIPS FOR ON-STREET BICYCLING that has a sidewalk or other improvements to assist bicyclists and pedestrians in crossing cstx.gov/bikepedgreenways. major roads. how you can get involved, visit visit involved, get can you how For more information about the program, or to learn learn to or program, the about information more For outdoors, and encourage environmental stewardship. stewardship. environmental encourage and outdoors, accessibility, increase safe bicycling and walking walking and bicycling safe increase accessibility, Plan that identifies goals to improve connectivity and and connectivity improve to goals identifies that Plan Tips for multi-use paths citywide Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Master Greenways and Pedestrian, Bicycle, citywide • Share the path. Show respect for all users. January 2010, College Station City Council approved a a approved Council City Station College 2010, January pedestrian access and mobility throughout the city. In In city. the throughout mobility and access pedestrian • Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians. Greenways Program strives to improve bicycle and and bicycle improve to strives Program Greenways Pedestrians have the right-of-way on The City of College Station’s Bicycle, Pedestrian, and and Pedestrian, Bicycle, Station’s College of City The multi-use paths and sidewalks. GREENWAYS PROGRAM GREENWAYS • All path users must keep to the right half of BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND AND PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE, the path except when passing or turning left. • Signal when Passing. Bicyclists: sound your including bike lanes, bike routes, and multi-use paths. multi-use and routes, bike lanes, bike including bell or call out a warning as you approach. installed several bicycle facilities to improve access access improve to facilities bicycle several installed (except where posted otherwise), the city has has city the otherwise), posted where (except • Respect nature. Ride or walk only on USE HAND SIGNALS CHOOSE THE BEST WAY MAKE EYE CONTACT IN FRONT OR FAR BE CAREFUL AT RIDE TO SEE AND state law allows bicyclists to ride on any public street street public any on ride to bicyclists allows law state designated paths to protect parks, natural Signal all turns and stops ahead of TO MAKE A LEFT TURN Confirm that you are seen. Establish BEHIND, NOT BESIDE INTERSECTIONS BE SEEN bicycling facilities in College Station, Texas. While While Texas. Station, College in facilities bicycling areas, private property, habitat, and yourself. This map provides general guidance on public public on guidance general provides map This time to tell motorists what you There are two ways to make a left eye contact with motorists to To ensure drivers of large vehicles Proceed with care since most Make yourself as visible as • Look both ways at path crossings. intend to do. Look over your ensure that they know you are on USING THIS MAP THIS USING turn on roadways: (buses, trucks, and motor homes) crashes occur at intersections. possible. A strong headlight and • Keep pets on a short leash and clean up shoulder for any traffic, then make the road. Look over your shoulder can see you, stay out of their blind Avoid being in a turn-only lane if rear reflector or tail-light at night is after them. 1. Like a vehicle: Look back for your intended move only when it is regularly or use a mirror to scan spots. Never pass on the right side. you want to go straight through an recommended. Wear light colored oncoming traffic, signal, move • No motorized vehicles are allowed on trails. safe to do so. the road behind you. intersection. In narrow lanes or clothes with reflective tape for into the left turning lane. Ride far enough behind for the slow traffic, it may be safer to take extra protection at night. • Bicyclists should slow down when path is Signal as a matter of law, courtesy, Turn left when it is clear. Although bicycles have equal right driver to see you, and at least four busy, on hills, curves and under/over bridges. the whole lane. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION and self protection. to the road, be prepared to feet from the sides to avoid falling Wear a hard-shell helmet whenever 2. Like a pedestrian: You may maneuver for safety. Assume they under a large vehicle. Also take care when overtaking you ride. Helmets dramatically always get off your bike and BIKE MAP & INFO GUIDE don’t see you until you are sure cars while in a bike lane. Drivers reduce the risk of head injury in a walk across crosswalks. Yield Safety on they do. When the sun is in their don’t always signal when turning. bicycle crash. to pedestrians. multi-use paths eyes, drivers may not see you. • Keep fully alert and aware of your surroundings while exercising outdoors. • Obey all multi-use path and road signs and use care when crossing streets that intersect with multi-use paths. • Don’t leave valuables in your private vehicle. If valuables are left in a vehicle place them in a location that is out of sight. • Carry identification, and tell someone where you are going and when you will return, or exercise with a companion. COLLEGECity STATION of • Report suspicious or criminal activity to the College Station Police Department. • Use caution during rain events. AVOID ROAD GO SLOW ON KEEP CLEAR OF OBEY TRAFFIC RESPECT NEVER RIDE HAZARDS SIDEWALKS DOOR ZONE SIGNS, SIGNALS PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AGAINST TRAFFIC Watch for parallel-slat sewer Pedestrians have the right of way Try to ride a door’s width away from Bicyclists have the same rights and Pedestrians on sidewalks and in Motorists and pedestrians are not grates, slippery manhole covers, oily on sidewalks and in crosswalks. You parked cars. If you have to ride in responsibilities as motorists so they crosswalks have the right of way. looking for bicyclists riding against This document was prepared by City of College Station staff from a variety of sources and should be used as a pavement, detour signage, gravel, must give an audible warning the door zone, ride very slowly. You must also follow the same rules of When entering or exiting traffic. Ride in the same direction guide for bicycling opportunities within College Station. and other debris. Cross railroad when you pass. Cross driveways have the right to ride in the middle the roads. driveways, bicyclists must yield to as the flow of traffic, even It reflects knowledge of facilities at time of publication tracks carefully at right angles. and intersections at a walk’s pace of a motor vehicle lane if it is too pedestrians on the sidewalk. on sidewalks. and is subject to change without notice. The accuracy of Bicyclists are required to come to a and look carefully for traffic. narrow to share with a car. this data is limited to the validity and accuracy of For better control as you move complete stop at stop signs and red available data, and therefore the city makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the across bumps and other hazards, Be especially aware of small Also, watch for cars pulling out of signal lights. Some images provided by: data. The city does not warrant the safety or assume stand up on your pedals. children, people with pets, and driveways. City of Portland, Oregon | portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=39402&a=321389 responsibility for bicyclists using any street or route people with disabilities and their City of Bellevue, Washington | chooseyourwaybellevue.org/bike BIKE LANES & ROUTES • MULTI-USE PATHS • PARK INFORMATION shown on the map.

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