The city of Austin, Texas, has developed a network of Cycleways, including bike lanes, shared-use paths, and dedicated urban trails. With its growing population, Austin has actively expanded its cycling infrastructure to promote alternative transportation and reduce vehicular congestion.
AustinâÂÂs efforts to enhance cycling infrastructure began in the late 20th century, with early bike lanes introduced as part of the cityâÂÂs commitment to multimodal transportation. In 1994 the City Council created a Bicycle Program in the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The first Austin Bicycle Plan was passed in 1996 (Part I) and 1997 (Part II).
In 2009 the plan added of lanes bringing the proposed total to . The 2014 update to the plan marked a significant shift toward expanding dedicated cycleways across the city, aiming to create a safe and connected network for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. The 2023 plan dramatically increased the netwark with an estimated cost of $1.15 billion.
In 2009 Austin earned gold status as a Bicycle Friendly Community. In 2024, Austin was ranked number 750 out of 2579 cities (71st percentile) by People for Bikes
Austin continues to expand its cycleway network through the cityâÂÂs Active Transportation and Street Design Division. Infrastructure developments include:
The cycleways included in this list are drawn from the City of Austin, Texas Urban Trails Program.
The 2023 Urban Trails Plan identified: 68 miles of existing trails.