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DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON, DC
A Message from the Mayor
BIKE SAFETY

N. Capitol St
E. Capitol St
Dear Friends,

Thank you for bicycling in the District of Columbia! It’s a

fast, clean, fun way to get around the city. Q Street
Wear a helmet

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I ride my bike to stay in shape and compete in triathlons. Be predictable Dupont Lo g an P Street P Street
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elevator rather than the escalator.

Bike Parking: Many Metro stations have bicycle park- Bicyclists are permitted on all DC streets unless
ing facilities, including racks and lockers. Bicycle lockers otherwise indicated Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Francis Case Bridge Francis Scott Key Bridge George Mason (14th Street) Bridge John Philip Sousa Bridge Roosevelt Bridge
are available for $70 for one year plus a $10 key deposit. To
rent a locker call 24-hours a day 202-962-1116. All locker No riding on sidewalks in the Central Business
rentals are subject to availability. District
Baseball
Bike on Bus: Both Metrobus and Ride On (in Stadium
Montgomery County) have bicycle racks that carry up to
Bicycles must use a light at night
two bicycles per bus.
Children under 16 must wear a helmet (DC kids can
obtain a free helmet from police stations. Call ahead.)

All office and retail buildings with car parking are

required to have bicycle parking

For the complete list of regulations see Title 18

Chapter 12 of the DC Municipal Regulations at
For more transit information, visit: www.wmata.com www.ddot.dc.gov, click Bicycle Program

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