- (520) 837-6691
- tdotbikes@tucsonaz.gov
Tucson Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
Welcome to the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Program website. The Vision for the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is to increase bicycle and walking opportunities among a wide range of users including adults, the elderly and youth, and individuals with special needs. Our vision is to inspire people to get out of their cars and onto the street.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program focuses its efforts on activities that will improve the quality of bike-ped facilities, raise awareness about safety issues and laws, help to integrate bicycle and pedestrian planning into all city operations, and makes it easier and more logical to walk, or bike to your destination.
What Is Happening In Tucson
May 20, 2009: The Ride of Silence
Bike Fest is Tucson’s annual celebration of bicycles and bike transportation. The main purpose is to promote bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation by hosting activities that increase community participation and awareness of bicycling. Bike Fest 2009 runs from April 1st – April 30th. Whether you ride everyday, the weekends, or just always wanted to try, Bike Fest has an event for you. Check out the Bike Fest website for detailed information about the events and to see what bike shops are offering discounts on merchandise.
If you want to learn the in's and out's of biking in Tucson, you should take one of our free classes. These classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists Instructors in a fun and casual setting. We offer classes for adults, kids, women and just about anyone who wants to get into bicycling. In addition to some good fun and some new skills you'll get a FREE helmet, FREE water bottle and a FREE Headlight or bike lock.
The City of Tucson and Pima County support folks who are trying to make a difference in their lives, for the environment, or just for fun, by riding their bikes. Click on the image above for the most current schedule of classes and then call 243-BIKE to register.
Highland Avenue at 6th Street Bike Box
Highland Avenue at 6th Street Bike Box
Jim Glock, Director of Transportation
Tucson Bike Map
The Tucson Metro Area Bike Map provides information on existing bike routes, lanes, and shared use paths. Local and state bike laws, safety information and resources are also included.
The Tucson Bike Map was created by the Pima Association of Governments through their coordination with member jurisdictions which includes Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Tucson, Pima County, South Tucson, Town of Oro Valley, Town of Sahuarita, Town of Marana, Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O'Odham Nation. Design and Printing provided by Pima County.
Design and Printing provided by Pima County. Tucson Metro Area Bike Maps are also available at your local library, Ward Office, Police Service Stations, Fire Department, the Chamber of Commerce, the Tucson Visitors and Convention Bureau, and local bike shops.
The City Cycle Bike-Sharing Program offers City of Tucson downtown employees an easy and healthy option for traveling to appointments. Three-speed KHS Manhattan Green bikes, helmets, locks and other safety equipment are available for use at designated check out locations. The bikes can also be used for wellness rides.
For more information visit:
City Employee Green Bike Sharing Program
Tucson-Pima Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee was established to serve in an advisory capacity to local governments on issues relating to bicycle recreation, transportation, and safety. Details can be found on their website here: Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Share The Road
This guide illustrates how bicyclists and motorists can “Share the Road” legally and safely within the Eastern Pima County-Tucson Region. Safety tips are described as well as legal responsibilities of bikers and drivers. A complete listing of regional bicycle laws is included.
Free Bike Valet Parking
Tucson Department of Transportation offers free bicycle valet parking at several Tucson special-events. Leave your bicycle in our guarded area, receive commuting information, and get free safety devices.
If you are interested in having bike valet at your public event and will be actively promoting folks to come by bicycle we may be able to set up at your event. Contact us for more information ( tdotbikes@tucsonaz.gov ).
We are scheduled to be at the following events:
- March 6, 2009: Sustainability & Energy Expo
Motorized Bicycles
Operation of Motorized Bicycles in the City of Tucson 
Other Links
- City Sustainability Website
- http://www.tucsonaz.gov/ocsd/
- Pima County Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
- http://bikeped.pima.gov/
- Pima Association of Governments
- http://www.pagnet.org/Programs/TransportationPlanning/BikePedestrians/tabid/486/Default.aspx
- BICAS
- http://bicas.org/
- Greater Arizona Bicycling Association
- http://www.bikegaba.org/
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - http://www.bhsi.org/
- Helmet advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.
- Bicycle Safety Videos - http://parking.arizona.edu/alternative/bikesafety.php
- Provided by the University of Arizona Parking and Transportation Services
- Perimeter Bicycling Association of America - http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/
- Organizers of the Annual El Tour De Tucson.
- Tucson Bicycle Classic - http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
- The Fall Classic, an annual 3 day/3 stage bicycle road race.
- bicyclinginfo.org - http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, including information on the National Bicycling and Walking Study
- Sonoran Desert Mountain Bikes - http://www.sdmb.org/
- StreetsBlog - http://streetsblog.net/