This map is current as of May 2013. Bicycle infrastructure and improvements in biking safety continue to evolve in Atlanta and we look forward to seeing many positive changes in the future! To view this map online, learn more about biking in Atlanta, or give us feedback, visit www.atlantabike.org
BICYCLING RELATED INCENTIVES Georgia Commute Options in the form of cash and prizes are available to alternative transportation commuters who log their commutes online. Register at www.gacommuteoptions.com/
VOLUNTEER We have opportunities for everyone! You can help with our bicycle valet, repair bikes through the Starter Bikes program, promote and plan rides, or join a committee.
DONATE Help us advocate for bicyclists’ rights, and provide classes, progrmas, and safety gear for cyclists.
RIDE Come on one of our monthly social rides to help create excitement and visibility for bicycling in our city. Check our website for our current ride listings.
ADVOCATE
ABC Membership Discounts: As a member of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, you can receive discounts at local bike shops, restaurants and other places around town. Join at www.bit.ly/abcjoin.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive advocacy alerts, events information, and program information. For more information on how to register, check out our website at www.atlantabike.org.
GEORGIA RULES FOR BICYCLING
SAFETY TIPS FOR BICYCLISTS
BICYCLE CLASSES
Bicycles are vehicles under Georgia law, with the same right to travel on the road as other vehicles (with the exception of limited-access highways).
Ride on the road: Your risk of being hit by a car is actually higher on the sidewalk than in the road. Bicyclists on the sidewalk are less visible to drivers, especially at intersections and driveways.
Confident City Cycling: This nationally certified course includes crash-avoidance drills and a practice ride in real traffic conditions in addition to intersection safety, interacting with pedestrians, trail etiquette, fixing a flat, on-bike skills, and laws affecting cyclists.
Ride predictably: Ride in a straight line 18-36 inches from thecurb in order to make yourself more visible to drivers. This will also give you space to maneuver and avoid hazards.
STARTER BIKES
When riding in groups, ride no more than two abreast, and as a courtesy, ride single file when faster traffic needs the space to pass you. Ride on the right side: Georgia law states that bicyclists should ride as near to the right side of the street as “practicable.” Light up the night: Every bicycle, while being used in the dark in Georgia, must be equipped with a white front light and rear red reflector, each visible from 300 feet. Sidewalks are for walking: It is illegal for adults (over 12 years of age) to ride bicycles on the sidewalk in the state of Georgia. Wear a helmet: Bicycle helmets are required for everyone under age 16 and encouraged for everyone else. Take the lane: If the bike lane is too narrow or next to on-street parking, you may want to take the lane (ride in the middle of the traffic lane) at your discretion. For more information: See Georgia Code sections 36-60-5, 40-1-1, and 40-6-290 through 40-6-299 for details on these and all other laws regarding bicycling in Georgia at www.legis.state.ga.us
Route Selection: Scout your route to find streets that work for you. Remember, your driving route might not be the best way to get there by bike. Be visible: Wear brighly colored or reflective clothing. From dusk till dawn and in low light conditions use a strong white headlight and rear red light and/or reflector. Ride with traffic (in the same direction): Motorists and other bicyclists are not expecting bicyclists coming toward them from the opposite direction. Protect yourself from a crash by riding in the same direction as the flow of traffic.
INTERACTING WITH DRIVERS
Expect the unexpected: Never assume a motorist sees you. Anticipate parked vehicles pulling into traffic, vehicle doors opening in front of you, and debris or other hazards on the road. Respect right of way rules.
When If you encounter an irate motorist, be polite, regardless of her/his behavior. To report an aggressive or harassing driver, or if you are involved in a car-bike crash, call 911. Please report all crashes, as this data contributes to bike improvements in Atlanta. Be ready with a vehicle and location description, a license plate number and state, and an account of what happened.
Trail Etiquette: When riding on popular trails remember to pass on the left and be courteous to those traveling at a slower speed. With the use of a bell and/or loudly stating “on your left,” try to alert a slower traveler that you are about to pass them, then be sure to slow down and pass.
Volunteers refurbish abandoned and donated bikes into low-cost, entry level bicycles for students and community members in need of inexpensive but reliable transportation. The program is also available for people who would like to try a bike, but don’t want to make a large up-front investment until they have more experience.
SOPO BICYCLE CO-OP A non-profit, community-based bicycle repair shop (www.sopobikes.org) that makes transportation affordable, accessible, and sustainable by providing free bicycle maintenance services and education during General Shop Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 7pm - 10pm Sat: 2pm - 6pm Visit atlantabike.org or call (404) 881-1112 for the class schedule and be sure to look for ABC’s Free Neighborhood Bike Classes.
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MIDDLESEX AVE
BONAVENTURE AVE
MORELAND AVE
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WYLIE ST
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KIRKWOOD AVE FLA T
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CUMMINGS ST
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NORTHERN AVE
MCDONALD ST
AUGUSTA AVE
BERNE ST MERCER ST
CHEROKEE AVE
BASS ST
MERCER ST ORMEWOOD
ORMEWOOD AVE
Zoo Atlanta
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EMERSON AVE DELMAR AVE
ESSIE AVE
ROSEDALE AVE
GRANT PARK PL
MARION AVE
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HOBAR AVE
To College Park ENGLEWOOD AVE
Boulevard Crossing Park
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HAMILTON AVE
BOYNTON AVE MILT ON A VE
GILBERT ST
WOODLAND AVE
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AVOND ALE AV E
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WALKER AVE
BOULEVARD
ROBINSON AVE GRANT ST
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HILL ST
MARTIN ST
FERN AVE
TUSKEGEE ST
HOME AVE
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KENDRICK AVE VIOLET ST
CREW ST WEST AVE
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SANDERS AVE
FLORIDA AVE
The Atlanta BeltLine
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OAKLAND AVE
HILL ST CONNALLY ST
GRANT TERRACE
MARTIN ST
COOPER AVE
Pitman Park
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CLEVELAND ST
MANIGAULT ST
CHESTER AVE
ESTORIA ST TYE ST
POWELL ST
CARROLL ST
BEREAN AVE
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BELL ST
MARCUS ST KIRKWOOD AVE HAROLD AVE CE FULTON TERRA
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ATLANTA AVE
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GLENN ST
VANIRA AVE
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UNIVERSITY AVE
AUSTIN AVE
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VISTA AVE
BROOKLINE ST
ARLINGTON PL
CHARLES ALLEN DR
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LOVEJOY ST
MCAFEE ST
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OAKHILL AVE
TIFT AVE
RICHARDSON ST CRUMLEY ST
BASS ST
MARY ST
ARTHUR ST
METROPOLITAN PKWY
SYLVAN RD
BRYAN ST
SYDNEY ST
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LOGAN ST
DOANE ST
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Oakland Cemetery
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Turner Field
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King Memorial
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GRAY ST
VINE ST
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Spellman College
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NW CENTER ST
TRAVIS ST
JULIAN ST
ECHO ST GRIFFIN ST
SUNSET AVE
GRIFFIN ST
SUNSET AVE
JAMES P BRAWLEY DR GREENSFERRY AVE
HIGHLAND AVE
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Morehouse College
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Philips Arena CEN Georgia Dome
Freedom Parkway
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MITCHELL ST
BECKWITH ST
PALMETTO AVE PARSONS ST
RANKIN ST ANGIER AVE
HURT
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Old 4th Ward Park
RALPH MCGILL BLVD
Civic Center
Centennial Olympic JOHN PORTMAN BLVD Park ANDREW YOUNG INRNTL BLVD
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PAINES AVE
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OLIVER ST
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Vine City
Clark Atlanta University
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Georgia Dome
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MITCHELL ST DRUMMOND ST
PINE ST
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WABASH AVE
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WASHINGTON PL
LINDEN AVE
Central Park PINE ST
Georgia Aquarium
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PONCE DE LEON AVE
NORTH AVE
PINE ST
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
BECKWITH ST
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LESTER ST
ST CHARLES AVE
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LENA ST HARWELL ST
THURMOND ST
GREENWOOD AVE
ST CHARLES AVE
IVAN ALLEN JR BLVD
Georgia World Congress Center
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GREENWOOD AVE
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DESOTO ST
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5TH ST
DREWRY ST
DREWRY ST
ROSEDALE DR
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TU SON MA MICHIGAN AVE
Washington Park
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MILLS ST
WESTERN AVE SIMPSON ST TYLER ST
THURMOND ST SPENCER ST
6TH ST
LINDEN AVE
JONES AVE
HB AS
7TH ST
North Avenue
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HUNNICUTT ST
SIMPSON ST
6TH ST
HIGHLAND VIEW
PONCE DE LEON TERRACE
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CAIRO ST
JETT ST
8TH ST
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TAZOR ST
CAMERON MADISON ALEXANDER BLVD
ADAIR ST
OL SEMIN
PROCTOR ST
NORTH AVE
MELDRUM ST
ST
NEAL ST
LINDSAY ST
NORFOLK ST
CAIRO ST NORTH AVE
DALVIGNEY ST
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JOSEPH E LOWERY BLVD
PELHAM ST
HUDSON DR
VIRGINIA CIR
7TH ST
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VIRGINIA AVE
VIRGINIA AVE
ADAIR ST
5TH ST
3RD ST
LOS ANGE LES AV
CLEMONT DR
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Maddox Park
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BLV IER LAN
LOS ANGELES AVE
9TH ST
8TH ST
4TH ST
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Midtown
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BELLEVUE DR
GLEN ARDEN WAY
10TH ST
7TH ST
FERST ST
DONALD LEE HOLLOWELL BLVD
PELHAM ST
EL MWOO D DR
COOLEDGE AVE
Georgia Institute of Technology
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BEDFORD ST WHEELER ST
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FERST ST
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JEFFERSON ST
The Atlanta BeltLine
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Piedmont Park
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MCLYNN AVE
HIGH LA N D T ERRACE B R OOKRID GE D R
PARK DR
CRESTHILL AVE
PEACHTRE E PL
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CIRCLE ORME
12TH ST
10TH ST 9TH ST
MCMILLAN ST
9TH ST
CALHOUN ST
CURRAN ST
ST
WATKINS ST
TTA
BAYLOR ST WARFIELD ST FOSTER PL
HIRSCH ST TUMLIN ST
MCMILLAN ST HAMPTON ST CURRAN ST
BRAD
HERNDON ST
RICE ST
TILDEN ST
LONGLEY AVE
11TH ST
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AMSTERDAM AVE
13TH ST
RICHARDS ST
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COURTENAY DR
AMSTERDAM AVE
14TH ST
ETHEL ST
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NILES AVE
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
1 5 T H ST
Arts Center
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SEMINOLE AVE
FOWLER ST
HOLLY ST
BARNES ST
FRANCIS DR
STATE ST
MECASLIN ST
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14TH ST
CHURCH ST
HI L L P
DR TE R TM I N S
T TH S
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HUFF RD
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MONROE DR
17TH ST
CUMBERLAND MORNINGSIDE RD YORKSHIRE RD
To Emory
BOYD AVE
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Atlantic Station
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CUMBERLAND RD
BRADLEY ST
HAWTHORNE AVE
BISH
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ENGLISH ST
20TH ST 19TH ST
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FAIRMONT AVE
BEVERLY RD DEERING RD
DR
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ELLSWORTH INDUSTRIAL BLVD
FORR E S T
SHEL
BY PL
FRANCIS AVE
VICKERS ST
T H E M I DT OW N - D OW NT OW N B I K E M A P RATED ROADWAYS
OTHER MAPPED ITEMS
Blue = Least Difficulty Bicycling. Generally has at least three of the following features: - Recommended by area bicyclists as alternates to main roads - Slow speed traffic - Low traffic volumes - Wide right lanes, bikeable shoulders, or bike lanes - Few, if any, merge lanes, “right turn only” lanes, commercial driveways, and/or on-street parking
Yellow = Medium Difficulty Bicycling. Generally has at least three of the following features: - Recommended by area bicyclists as alternates to main roads - Medium speed traffic - Moderate traffic volumes - Wide right lanes, bikeable shoulders, or bike lanes - Limited merge lanes, “right turn only” lanes, commercial driveways and/or on-street parking - Few, if any blind curves and/or blind hills
Short connections, trails or shortcuts - may or may not be paved Bicycle stores with bike repair shops MARTA rail line and MARTA rail stations Railroads One-way streets Long and/or steep hills (uphill in direction of chevron) Complete access controlled freeways (bicycles prohibited) ONE MILE
Orange = Most Difficulty Bicycling. Generally has at least three of the following features: - High speed traffic - Heavy traffic volumes - Relatively narrow lanes and no bikeable shoulders or bike lanes - Frequent merge lanes, “right turn only” lanes, commercial driveways, and/or on-street parking - Multiple blind curves and/or long, steep hills
(a 6 minute bike ride @ 10 mph = 1 mile traveled)
Bicyclists are responsible for their own safety. This map was created by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (ABC), in partnership with the Downtown Transportation Management Association (TMA) and Midtown Transportation Solutions as an aid for bicycling in the Downtown and Midtown areas. The roadways shown on this map are used by automobiles, buses and trucks and typically do not have special facilities for bicycle travel. Midtown Transportation Solutions, the Downtown TMA and ABC in no way warrant the safety of the roadways or any other facilities on this map for use by bicyclists. Bicyclists using these roadways and other facilities assume all responsibilities for their own safety. A bicyclist should use these roadways and other facilities only if he or she has the requisite skill level as a bicyclist, and the bicyclist must make that determination. Bicyclists assume the risk to their own safety when using this map. There are no warranties made in connection with this map, and Midtown Transportation Solutions, the Downtown TMA and ABC shall not be held responsible for any damages (consequential, special or otherwise) arising from its use.