Biking
Ann Arbor is a bicycle friendly community.
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The City of Ann Arbor Bicycle Map (PDF)
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Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Bike Recreation page.
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90.2 lane-miles of on street bike lanes, 35.3 miles of shared-use paths, 8.7 lane-miles of marked shared lanes (sharrows), 1.8 protected bike lane-miles and 11.4 of buffered bike lane-miles.
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1,000 bike parking spaces downtown including
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Named by the League of American Bicyclists Gold-level (2021) and a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly City in 2009, 2013, and 2017.
Biking safely
- Yield to pedestrians, if you ride on the sidewalk:
- ride slowly
- announce your presence to pedestrians
- walk your bike on crowded sidewalks
- stop or dismount before entering crosswalk
- Ride with traffic. If the lane is overly narrow or in an unsafe condition, or if you feel uncomfortable with the passable, consider cycling nearer to the center of the lane.
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Give yourself space from parked cars to avoid risking a crash if a car door opens in front of you.
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Always wear a helmet.
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Be visible. The city requires all cyclists use headlights and rear reflectors after sunset.
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Know and follow the rules of the road. Don't swerve in traffic or between parked cars, obey all traffic signs and signals.
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Ann Arbor safe passing ordinance requires the driver of motor vehicles to provide at least 5-foot separation when passing a bicyclist.
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It may be a bike lane, but bikes aren't the only transportation options allowed in them. Motorized scooters & wheelchairs (motorized or not) are allowed, just like bikes are allowed on sidewalks.
E-bikes and scooters
The City of Ann Arbor has authorized Spin to operate electric scooters and e-bikes within the city
- Spin e-scooters and e-bikes can be found and used through the Spin App.
- Users must be 18 years of age, wear a helmet, and obey local traffic laws
- Rates: $1 to unlock each ride and $0.30 per minute.
- Spin Access program offers discounted rates for users with limited incomes or disability.
- Keep sidewalks clear when parking and follow safety instructions
To request relocation within 24 hours of an improperly parked Spin vehicle
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Make note of the address or ID number of the Spin vehicle
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Call 888.249.9698 or email annarborops@spin.pm
Parking and storage
There are several different types of bicycle parking, from protected storage lockers to simple bicycle racks. This page shows locations of bike parking spaces in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit the DDA's transportation page for more information.
If you are interested in having bicycle parking installed in the downtown area, you can contact the Ann Arbor DDA by email at dda@a2dda.org.
For potholes, problem sidewalks or streetlights, use the A2 Fix It app or our Report a Problem page.
Suzann Flowers,
Transportation Program Manager
734.794.6410 x43715
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