District bicycle plans

Overview

The State of Texas’ on-system transportation network – roads owned, operated, and managed by TxDOT – connects communities, regions, and destinations within and outside of Texas. While many bikeways are planned and funded at the local level, TxDOT works with local communities to develop bikeway networks integrated with the state system to improve safety, connectivity, and access within and between TxDOT districts. TxDOT is working to develop regional plans to further provide safe, thoughtfully designed well-maintained facilities for bicyclists within each district and between districts, providing connectivity across the state. This is the next step for the state to plan more effectively for this mode of travel and develop an approach that can be applied across Texas. Each plan analyzes the needs for bicycle infrastructure on the state highway system, prioritizes locations for bicycling improvements, and identifies what role different routes should play in the bicycling network. It also incorporates the public and stakeholder feedback received.

Latest news

In September 2024, the pilot planning process for the district bicycle plans was complete and plans were finalized for the Bryan, Laredo, Pharr, and San Antonio districts. This pilot developed an approach that can be applied in all 25 TxDOT districts, and it included technical studies, stakeholder engagement, and virtual public events.

In the years to come, TxDOT will developing the remaining District bicycle plans.

Access the plans

Find your district’s plan as well as the online interactive map in the table below.

Timeline

• September 2023: virtual public meeting for the Bryan, Laredo, Pharr, and San Antonio districts
• Summer 2024: draft district bicycle plans review
• Fall 2024: four district bicycle plans complete