Modes: Bikeways

Support of alternative transportation modes is one of the goals of PCTPA. For this reason, PCTPA leads the way in bikeway planning in Placer County. Our recent development of the Regional Bikeway Plan supplements the 10 year old Placer County Bikeway Master Plan and sets up a Regional Bikeway Network. The network will develop continuous routes between cities, towns and communities in Placer County.

Bikeways Defined:

Class I Bike Path provides a completely separated facility designed for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with minimal crossflows by motorists.

Class II Bike Lane provides a restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but with vehicle parking and crossflows by pedestrians and motorists permitted.

Class III Bike Route provides a right-of-way designated by signs or permanent markings and shared with pedestrians and motorists.
Local Area Bike Maps Online 2004 Placer County Communities Bike Map (Coming Soon) City of Roseville Bikeway Map Sacramento Area Bike Maps More Sacramento Bike Maps City of Folsom Bike Map Local Bikeway Plans City of Auburn Bikeway Master Plan City of Colfax Bikeway Master Plan City of Lincoln Bikeway Master Plan Town of Loomis Bikeway Master Plan City of Roseville Bikeway Master Plan Placer County Regional Bikeway Plan Placer County Bikeways Master Plan (1988) Dry Creek Greenway (Placer County) Lake Tahoe Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Useful Bike-Related Websites Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates California Bicycle Coalition League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute Share the Road Why Commute By Bike? Fight Pollution Automobiles produce toxic substances that pollute the ground, air and water. Burning fossil fuels creates CO2 that contributes to global warming. Automobiles also produce noise pollution. Stay Fit Bicycle commuting allows you to include your workout in your daily schedule. Riding a bike instead of your car sitting in traffic is less stressful. Staying in better shape will decrease your chances of getting sick. Avoid Traffic Delays Off-road trails, bike lanes and wide curb lanes allow you to ride past traffic. Bike commuting takes less time when you account for car parking and traffic. Longer rides can result in less traffic and more enjoyment of your commute. Save Money Maintenance costs for your automobile will decrease, as will your gas bill You will save money on parking (and tickets) You won't have to have a membership to a gym to workout Enjoy Your Commute Arrive at work refreshed and full of energy; ride off stress after work Commuting under your own power gives you a sense of accomplishment Take the long way home and ride through a park or along a local river. Interested in Bicycle Education? Need help commuting by bike in or near Placer County? PCTPA would like to know. With enough interest - we could potentially hold a class or seminar, e-mail us. Placer County Bike Maps (2004 Edition) are available at PCTPA. Stop by our office to pick one up.

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