Bicycling is a healthy, quiet, clean, economical, and fun way to get to work. Thousands of DC area employees bicycle to work every day. According to the Center for Disease Control, moderate physical activity (such as bicycling to work) save 5 to 12 percent in annual medical costs. Research has also shown physically fit employees are absent an average of two fewer days per year. So check out the resources below to help you get started or continue to have a safe and healthy bike commute to work.
Bicycling
Bicycling to Work in the Washington Area
Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day is an annual event that encourages commuters to ride their bikes to work as an alternative mode of travel. Pit stops are located throughout the DC metropolitan region that provide refreshments, giveaways, and raffle prizes while supplies last!
Commuter’s Bicycling Guide
This guide is designed to ease the transition to bike commuting for Washington metropolitan area employees and to help employers encourage this smarter way to work. Download a PDF (below) “Bicycling to Work in the Washington Metropolitan Region” employee guide for both Employer and Employee sections.
Bike Map
Order a free print bike map of on and off street trails in the Washington, DC metropolitan region
Capital Bikeshare
Riding with Capital Bikeshare is an easy, affordable, and super-fun way to explore. Just hop on a classic bike or ebike—and be on your way.
Bicycle Routing
Interested in bicycling but need help figuring out the best route to take? Commuter Connections offers turn-by-turn bicycle routing directions using bicycle-friendly paths and roads.
Other Bicycle Routing Sites
Area Bicycle Planners
Would you like to know more about biking in your local area? For questions or information regarding bicycling at the local level, please contact your jurisdiction’s bike planner. Happy cycling.
| Area Bike Planners | Contact |
| Arlington County, VA | (703) 228-3480 |
| Charles County, MD | (301) 645-0684 |
| City of Alexandria, VA | (703) 746-4408 |
| City of College Park, MD | (240) 487-3541 |
| City of Fairfax, VA | (703) 273-5652 |
| City of Falls Church, VA | 703-248-5477 (TTY 711) |
| City of Frederick, MD | (301) 600-1884 |
| City of Gaithersburg, MD | (301) 258-6313 (Ext. 2122) |
| City of Manassas, VA | (703) 257-8235 |
| City of Rockville, MD | (240) 314-8527 |
| City of Takoma Park, MD | (301) 891-7213 |
| District of Columbia | (202) 497-5086 |
| Fairfax County, VA | (703) 877-5625 |
| Frederick County, MD | (240) 739-2770 |
| Loudoun County, VA | (703) 771-5178 |
| Maryland Department of Transportation | (410) 865-1167 |
| Montgomery County, MD | (301) 495-2191 |
| National Park Service | (202) 619-6347 |
| Northern Virginia Transportation Authority | (703) 642-4665 |
| Prince George’s County, MD | (301) 883-2576 |
| Prince William County, MD | (703) 792-8007 |
| Virginia Department of Transportation | (804) 371-4869 |
| Virginia Department of Transportation Northern VA District | (703) 259-2799 |
| Virginia State Trails Office | (804) 786-4643 |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) | (202) 466-3876 |
