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Butler Hike and Bike Trail Boardwalk on South Side of Lady Bird Lake, Austin, Texas.

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.

History

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Austin’s efforts to enhance cycling infrastructure began in the late 20th century, with early bike lanes introduced as part of the city’s commitment to multimodal transportation. In 1994 the City Council created a Bicycle Program in the Department of Transportation and Public Works.[1]. The first Austin Bicycle Plan was passed in 1996 (Part I) and 1997 (Part II).[2]

In 2009 the plan added 400 miles (640 km) of lanes bringing the proposed total to 900 miles (1,400 km).[3] 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.[4][5] The 2023 plan dramatically increased the netwark with an estimated cost of $1.15 billion.[6][7]

Bicycle Infrastructure and Policies

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In 2009 Austin earned gold status as a Bicycle Friendly Community.[8] In 2024, Austin was ranked number 750 out of 2579 cities (71st percentile) by People for Bikes [9]

Bump-protected bike lane with bus 4th Street, Austin

Austin continues to expand its cycleway network through the city’s Active Transportation and Street Design Division. Infrastructure developments include:

  • Protected bike lanes with physical barriers to separate cyclists from vehicular traffic.
  • Neighborhood bikeways featuring traffic-calming measures to enhance safety.
  • Bike parking facilities and repair stations across the city.
  • Bike-friendly public transit options, including bike racks on Capital Metro buses and designated bike areas on commuter trains.

Cycleways

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The cycleways included in this list are drawn from the City of Austin, Texas Urban Trails Program.[10]

The 2023 Urban Trails Plan identified: 68 miles of existing trails.[11]

See also: List of cycleways
Austin Cycleways
Cycleway Image Length Status Construction Route
Austin to Manor Trail none 5.5 miles (8.9 km) Complete concrete path, 10–12 feet (3.0–3.7 m) wide Starts near Daffan Lane and ends near Ben E. Fisher Park in Manor, Texas. Connects to Southern Walnut Creek Trail and follows the proposed Capital Metro green line. [12]
Bergstrom Spur none 5.5 miles (8.9 km) Under Construction (est. Summer 2027) 8 - 13 foot-wide concrete path. Connects Vinson Drive in south Austin to East Riverside Drive and US-183 in southeast Austin.[13]
Blunn Creek Trail none 1.4 miles (2.3 km) Proposed Soil, Concrete From Woodward St to E Oltorf St along Blunn Creek
Chesterfield Ave Connector none 1.44 miles (2.32 km) Proposed Undecided Runs along Waller Creek from Denson Dr to Avenue D.
Colorado River Trail none Over 20 miles (32 km) Proposed Concrete Runs along both sides of Colorado River from Longhorn Dam to 130.[14]
Country Club Creek Trail none 3.5 miles (5.6 km) Partially Complete 12-foot-wide, off-street concrete path with grassy, tree-shaded shoulders From Mabel Davis Park to Roy G. Guerrero Metro Park on the south-east side of Lady Bird Lake.[15]
Eastlink none 5.1 miles (8.2 km) Partially Complete Mix of concrete shared-use path, protected bike lanes along urban streets and crushed granite thru parks. Connects Bartholomew Park to the north-east shore of Lady Bird Lake[16]
Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

10.1 miles (16.3 km) Complete Mostly crushed granite. A few lengths of concrete and a boardwalk on the South-side of the lake A loop around Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin, TX, from the pedestrian bridge under MoPac expressway to the Longhorn damn.
Howard Ln Trail 2.4 miles (3.9 km) Complete Concrete Shared Use Path along Arterial Street IH 35 To Dessau Rd
Johnson Creek Trail 1.1 miles (1.8 km) Complete Concrete path From north-east shore of Lady Bird Lake to Enfield Road.[17]
LAB 6 miles (9.7 km) Complete Combination of 10 foot concrete path and protected bike lanes. From Austin High to the Montopolis Bridge[18]
Little Walnut Creek Trail none Northern Section: 7.22 miles (11.62 km)

Southern Section: 1.66 miles (2.67 km)

Proposed Undecided Northern Section: From North Austin YMCA on Rundberg to just south os US 290.

Southern Section: From Manor Rd to E. 51st St along Little Walnut Creek

MoKan Trail 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Partially Complete (est. completion - Fall 2026) Concrete Path Connects Red Line Parkway/Eastlink Trail to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail system[19]
Montopolis Tributary Trail none 1.57 miles (2.53 km) Proposed Concrete Path From Riverside Dr to Felix Ave.
Mueller Trail 4 miles (6.4 km) Complete Mix of concrete path and crushed granite. Loop around the Mueller Development
Onion Creek Trail none Nearly 20 miles (32 km) Proposed Undecided From E. William Cannon Dr to Colorado River along Onion Creek
Red Line Parkway 32 miles (51 km) 15% Complete Mix of concrete shared-use path, protected bike lanes along urban streets and crushed granite thru parks. Follows CapMetro’s Red Line Rail from Downtown Austin to Leander[20]
St Johns Ave to Red Line Trail none .45 miles (0.72 km) Propoesed Undecided Follows Waller Creek from St. Johns to Airport.
Shoal Creek Trail none 3.7 miles (6.0 km) Complete Mix of concrete path and crushed granite. Along the creek from north shore of Lady Bird Lake in Downtown, through Pease Park, and on to West 38th Street becomes a bike lane along Shoal Creek Blvd.[21]
Southern Walnut Creek Trail none 7.3 miles (11.7 km) Complete 10-foot (3.0 m)-wide concrete path Govalle Park to the Walnut Creek Sports Park at Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane. Connects to Austin to Manor Trail
Waterloo Greenway 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Under Construction Concrete Path and Boardwalk From Lady Bird Lake to 15th St along Waller Creek. Eventually extending to the Whitaker Sports Complex.[22]
YBC Trail none 5.26 miles (8.47 km) Proposed Connects the west side of the MoPac Mobility Bridges and the Austin Community College Pinnacle Campus[23]
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References

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  1. ^ "Austin City Council on Bicycle Issues". bicycleaustin.info.
  2. ^ Fullerton, Kevin (October 17, 1997). "Breaking Away". Austin Chronicle.
  3. ^ Mottola, Daniel (May 22, 2009). "Bicycle Master Plan Gets a Tune-Up". Austin Chronicle.
  4. ^ Osborne, Heather (June 6, 2022). "As Austin cyclists navigate traffic dangers, how's the city making lanes, intersections safer?". Austin American Statesman.
  5. ^ Wear, Ben (November 13, 2013). "City of Austin envisions network of protected bikeways". Austin American Statesman.
  6. ^ DeLaura, Cat (September 17, 2024). "Can Austin Finally Become a Bike-Friendly City?". Austin Monthly.
  7. ^ Bramble, Kali (December 5, 2023). "Council greenlights update to urban trails, sidewalks and bikes plan with last-minute amendments". Austin Monitor.
  8. ^ LeBlanc, Pam (September 4, 2016). "Austin earns gold status on list of bike friendly communities". Austin American Statesman.
  9. ^ "Austin Texas City Rating Page | PeopleForBikes 2024 City Ratings". PeopleForBikes.
  10. ^ "Urban Trails | AustinTexas.gov". www.austintexas.gov.
  11. ^ "City of Austin's Urban Trails Map". January 2, 2025.
  12. ^ Bernier, Nathan (August 23, 2024). "Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network". Austin Monitor. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  13. ^ Remadna, Nabil (January 10, 2025). "South Austin breaks ground on new urban trail". KXAN. Austin. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  14. ^ "Colorado River Corridor Plan". www.traviscountytx.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Bramble, Kali (July 7, 2022). "Trail project moves to complete Oltorf-Riverside connection". Austin Monitor.
  16. ^ Cavagnaro, Hank (June 3, 2022). "East Link Trail aims to connect East Austin with downtown". KVUE. Austin.
  17. ^ "Johnson Creek Greenbelt". Austin Explorer.
  18. ^ Mottola, Daniel (June 15, 2007). "Lance Armstrong Bikeway Finally Under Way". Austin Chronicle.
  19. ^ Moses, Tai (January 4, 2023). "New MoKan Trail segment opens". Austin Monitor.
  20. ^ Lee, Jonathan (January 27, 2021). "A long time coming, Red Line Parkway could be completed by decade's end". Austin Monitor. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  21. ^ Shah, Hasina (December 11, 2024). "Running Trails in and Around Austin". Austin Chronicle.
  22. ^ Swiatecki, Chad (January 23, 2025). "Palm Park improvements are among the next steps for Waterloo Greenway project". Austin Monitor. Austin. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  23. ^ "Y at Oak Hill to Barton Creek Trail | AustinTexas.gov". www.austintexas.gov.


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