For more than 30 years bicycling has been an important part of our community.  With the help of energetic bicycling advocates and a supportive City Council, bicycling has become part of Eugene's great lifestyle.

Bicycling is fun and convenient due to a well-coordinated system of bikeways in Eugene.  The system includes 30 miles of off-street paths, 89 miles of on-street bicycle lanes, and 5 bicycle/pedestrian bridges spanning the Willamette River.  Recent additions include the "Blue Lane" on River Road and the completion of the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System.

Eugene's bikeways connect to Springfield's bicycle system and to bikeways in metropolitan Lane County.  We encourage everyone, residents and visitors, to try bicycling in and around Eugene.  Remember the new Oregon helmet laws that apply to bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and skates.  Also, you may want to review the Oregon laws that pertain to motorized scooters.

Eugene/Springfield was listed as #1 Best Environment in "America's Healthiest Cities for Women" by SELF magazine (Nov. 2003).  Another way Eugene's bikeways have benefited our community!