| Cycling to work is a healthy
alternative to the daily stress of sitting in traffic.
There are many advantages to riding your bike to work,
some of which are: it will save time; reduce traffic
congestion; reduce air pollution thereby improving air
quality and allow you to squeeze exercise into your
daily routine. You should also consider hopping on your
bike to run errands rather than taking your car. Since
half of all daily trips in the United States are five
miles or less, it just makes sense to start pedaling.
Here are some additional benefits: it is efficient;
improves overall health; gives you an opportunity to
re-discover your community and helps save some of your
paycheck due to reduced fuel cost. Start pedaling today
and save the wear and tear on your car, save money and
help save the environment. In addition it is a lot more
fun than sitting in traffic on the congested interstate.
Can you think of anything more liberating? It’s easy
– start today!
Below are a variety of links to information about
biking options, including bike trails throughout the
state, bike safety tips and much more. Check this page
regularly as more links will be added as they become
available.
If you are aware of additional commuting links and
resources that should be added to this page, please let
us know. Send your suggestions and comments to
TN.SmartCommute@tn.gov
BIKE LINKS
Statewide
TDOT Bike/Ped Page: Bicycling and Pedestrian
resources
Tennessee Trails: Tennessee Trails and Greenways
BIke/ Walk Tennessee: Cycling and walking in Tennessee
West Tennessee
Mid-South Trails: mountain bike and trail
information for the Memphis area
City of Memphis Bike Tours
: enjoy 60+ miles of city streets for on-road,
shared roadway bike route tours
Middle Tennessee
Bike and Ride (MTA):
Now your bike can go everywhere you
go.
Walk/Bike Nashville: Resources for walking/biking
East Tennessee
Knoxville Regional TPO: Biking info for Knoxville area as well as general
bike info.
Chattanooga: Bicycle Facilities Master Plan and Bike Chattanooga
Additional resources
Bicycle Safety: Federal Highway Administration
safety tips
BicycleSafe.com Advise on safe bicycle travel
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