Dallas City Council Adopts 2025 Bike Plan
Dallas City Council on Wednesday adopted the 2025 Dallas Bike Plan, which sets targets for growing the city’s biking network while emphasizing safety, comfort, and maintenance.
The Dallas Bike Plan, first developed in 1975 and last updated in 2011, has been the City’s guide for implementing a system of on and off-street bike lanes and infrastructure. The update approved Wednesday expands on the network that has been implemented with a strong focus of building a network that encourages bicyclists of all ages and abilities to explore Dallas.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
“City Council has made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change,” District 6 Councilman Omar Narvaez said. “One of the ways of doing that is to reduce the number of people driving in cars or by themselves.”
As the City continues working toward its bike plan goals, the 2025 Bike Plan update creates a phased, flexible approach to build projects and grow the network as additional funding becomes available. The plan defines and prioritizes which routes the City should target for biking infrastructure and addresses the focus Dallas residents have expressed through multiple rounds of community engagement for connecting existing gaps in the bike network, providing connections to trails and transit links, more connections in denser parts of the city, and enhancements near schools.
Resident Input and Engagement
Resident input is central to the Bike Plan. City staff will establish a permanent bicycle advisory committee in coming months that will help implement and advance the plan. The city will continue to engage with neighborhoods as future bike projects are built.
“We know that getting more people to bike isn’t just about building a network,” said Dr. Gus Khankarli, director of the Dallas Transportation and Public Works Department. “This plan integrates with our multi-modal system and gives us a set of key action items that should be targeted over the next five to ten years by staff in several city departments and in coordination with our advocacy partners.”
Accessing the Dallas Bike Plan
Access the Dallas Bike Plan here: www.dallasbikeplan2025.org.
Interesting Facts
DID YOU KNOW?
- Dallas has been certified a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists for its commitment and growing passion for bicycling in the city.
- 40 percent of Dallas bike trips are three miles or less
- A cyclist can bike about three miles in 15 minutes along direct, comfortable routes
Conclusion
The adoption of the 2025 Dallas Bike Plan marks a significant step towards creating a safer and more accessible biking network in the city. With a strong focus on resident input and engagement, the plan aims to encourage bicyclists of all ages and abilities to explore Dallas. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a multi-modal system, the city is committed to creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the 2025 Dallas Bike Plan:
Q: What is the goal of the 2025 Dallas Bike Plan?
A: The goal of the plan is to create a safer and more accessible biking network in the city, while emphasizing safety, comfort, and maintenance.
Q: How was the plan developed?
A: The plan was developed through multiple rounds of community engagement and input from residents, with a focus on connecting existing gaps in the bike network and providing connections to trails and transit links.
Q: How can I access the Dallas Bike Plan?
A: You can access the plan online at www.dallasbikeplan2025.org.
Q: What are the benefits of the 2025 Dallas Bike Plan?
A: The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote a multi-modal system, and create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system.
