Upcoming Events:
Fall Bloomington Bike Tour: October 16-30, 2020–Click here.
Bicycling in Bloomington:
The City of Bloomington is proud to be recognized as a Gold-level "Bicycle Friendly Community" by the League of American Bicyclists, for "longstanding commitments to providing safe accommodation and facilities for bicyclists, and for their efforts to encourage bicycle travel for transportation and recreation." Bloomington was the first League-designated "Bicycle Friendly Community" in Indiana, and the highest rated community in the eastern United States.
The City of Bloomington works to develop a connected network of safe and convenient facilities that enable people of all ages and mobilities to walk or bike to their destinations. Recent data from the 2011 US Census estimates ranks Bloomington #2 in the country for the percentage of people who walk or bike to work, among cities with greater than 65,000 people.
Choosing to walk or bike will ultimately reduce traffic congestion in the City and improve the health, fitness, and quality of life of Bloomington's residents. The Bloomington Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission actively works towards alternative transportation goals by doing the following activities: identifying and alleviating safety issues for bicyclists and pedestrians; educating bicyclists and pedestrians (and motorists too) on their rights and responsibilities; advocating the use and construction of trails, bike lanes, sidepaths, sidewalks and other bicycle and pedestrian-friendly facilities.
National Bikes' Month
May is National Bikes' Month. Celebrate Bikes' Month with Us!
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation & Greenways System Plan
Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Commission
Providing advocacy and safety programs for pedestrians, cyclists & runners.
Breaking Away: Journey to Platinum
Bloomington's landmark plan to become one of the most bicycle-friendly communities in the country
Local-Motion Grant Program
A grant that provides support for initiatives that focus on cultural, day-to-day, or other locally-based activities that aim to strengthen our diverse and vibrant walking and bicycling culture.
Bloomington/Monroe County Bicycle Map
Map of suggested bike routes, trails, and bike lanes.
Bicycle & Pedestrain Interactive Map
An interactive map highlighting Bloomington's bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Bicycle Registration
Both the City of Bloomington and Indiana University require registration of bicycles when cyclists intend to ride and park their bikes in town or on campus, respectively.
Bloomington Bike Share Project
Still in its early planning stages, the new bike share is slated to launch in early 2018.
Bike Friendly Businesses
Apply by February 20, 2019 for designation as a Bike Friendly Business. Certification is good for 4 years!