Virginia Celebrates National Bike Month with Infrastructure and Safety Reminders

Cycling is an efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation that offers many benefits, including independent mobility and reduced air pollution.

Virginia has invested heavily in cycling infrastructure, with over 1,599 miles of shared use path facilities and 967 miles of bicycle lanes.

National Ride a Bike Day is celebrated on May 4, and Bike & Roll to School Day is on May 7.

Bike to Work Day is on May 16, and these events aim to promote the benefits of active transportation and bicycle safety.

VDOT reminds drivers to slow down and pass bicyclists with care, looking for them before opening car doors or pulling out from parking spaces.

Cyclists should be aware of motor vehicle blind spots and dress in brighter colors at night to increase visibility.

Bicyclists should ride defensively, obeying traffic control devices and using proper hand signals.

Motorists should respect designated bicycle lanes and yield to bicyclists at intersections.

The state of Virginia is promoting the benefits of cycling and encourages residents to use bicycles as a mode of transportation.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users, including bicyclists and motorists.