Charlotte Bicycle Program
The City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Program is committed to improving mobility for people bicycling by creating safer streets, providing better accessibility, and leading education programs that promote bicycling and teach important safety and maintenance skills. The city is committed to fostering safe and inclusive mobility to residents of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, income levels, ages, genders, and abilities while building a connected and thriving city where people come first.
Through strategic planning and community engagement, the Charlotte Bicycle Program works to develop plans, initiatives, and projects that advance bicycling in Charlotte, support the bicycle community, and help Charlotte thrive as a more bike-friendly city.
May is National Bike Month
This May, CDOT is joining #BikeCharlotte in celebration of National Bike Month with a series of events, competitions, and bikeway improvements.
The fun kicks off on April 1, join us for free classes, fun challenges, and community rides as we work toward a more bike-friendly Charlotte.
Free Bicycle Education Classes
Lean bike safety, commuting tips, and essential skills in free classes from avid cyclists and CyclingSavvy instructor, Pamela Murray. Register now for classes from March through May:
- March 15: Train Your Bike.
- March 27: All Weather & Night Riding.
- April 9: E-Bike Class & Ride.
- April 9: Truths & Techniques Virtual Class.
- April 16: Route Planning Ride.
- May 17: Shopping by Bike.
Bike Competitions
From April 1 to May 12, nominate outstanding cyclists and take part in our annual Bike Charlotte Awards!
- Bike Champion of the Year - Recognizing an individual who goes the extra mile as a dedicated bike commuter.
- Bike-Friendly Business - Honoring workplaces that support and encourage bicycling.
- Personal Bike Lane Sweeper Challenge - Log your miles while you help keep our city's bike lanes clear!
- Save the date! Winners will be announced (and prizes awarded!) at the Bike Charlotte Awards Celebration on May 22. See below for more information.
The Bike Charlotte Awards - May 22
Join us on May 22 at Birdsong Brewing Co. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to recognize our bike champions and celebrate Bike Month!
- Bike Charlotte Awards - Recognizing Charlotte's bicycling champions.
- ThinkBike Panel & Film - Featuring experts from the Dutch Cycling Embassy.
- Support the Bike Community - Event proceeds benefit Trips for Kids to support bicycling in our community.
Stay Connected & Join a Ride!
Find local rides and community events happening in celebration of Bike Month.
Projects for Safe Streets and Bike Connections
A variety of bicycle projects are underway to improve the safety of all Charlotte residents interested in riding a bicycle or utilizing other micromobility options, such as electric scooters. These citywide projects include new in-street bike facilities, neighborhood bike connections, redesigned intersections, bike-pedestrian bridges and tunnels, secure bike parking, and education programs that support bicycle safety education and provide additional resources to encourage community empowerment.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Charlotte Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is comprised of 11 appointed committee members who regularly review bicycle projects and programs to provide strategic recommendations to the City Council and County Commission on implementing policies and addressing bicycle transportation issues. All BAC meetings are open to the public and your ideas are welcome.
City Bike Racks
The City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Program provides inverted-U bike racks to local businesses through the Bicycle Rack Partnership Program. Businesses operating in buildings developed prior city ordinance requirements for bike racks (2005) may be eligible to receive bike racks to install on the property to provide secure, dedicated bicycle parking. To request a city bike rack, contact charlottedot@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
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