Bike Traverse City
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Traverse City Is One of Michigan’s Best Places to Bike — Every Day
Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or just enjoying a scenic ride, Traverse City makes it easy to get around by bike. With a strong outdoor culture and an ever-growing network of trails, it's a City built for two wheels.
The well-connected system of bike-friendly streets and multi-use paths, including the TART Trail, the Boardman Lake Loop, and other routes, links neighborhoods, schools, Downtown TC, and parks. Riders can travel across much of the City, making a convenient and enjoyable choice for daily transportation.
The City actively partners with area organizations to expand and enhance the network, investing in safer intersections, protected bike lanes, and trail connections that bring us closer to a truly seamless, City‑wide system.
In 2023, PeopleForBikes has ranked Traverse City No. 1 for the most bikeable city in the state of Michigan. The City Ratings compare the best cities for biking, both big and small, and how local leaders, decision makers, and advocates can act on key lessons to build more safe, fun, and connected places to ride across the U.S. The 2023 ratings represented the largest in the program’s history.
Traverse City also ranked in the 96th percentile overall throughout the country, and ranked in the 98th percentile in the small city category. The overall network score of 65 was based on a network that connects people to area residents, jobs and schools, core services, recreation, retail, and transit. Traverse City scored the highest network ratings in connection to retail, and jobs and schools.
Bike Maps
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Bike Parking
Whether you're heading to work, shopping Downtown, or stopping by a local park, the City offers a variety of convenient bike parking options to support your ride.
Bike racks are available throughout the City in both public and private locations, making it easy to lock up close to your destination. In Downtown Traverse City, you'll find ample parking, including bike racks throughout the district and seasonal on-street bike racks. Covered bike parking is located within the Hardy and Old Town Parking Structures, and covered bike parking structures are located outside of the Hardy and Old Town Parking Strucutres and on the 400 block of E. Front Street. For added security, bike lockers are available inside the Hardy Parking Structure, ideal for commuters or all-day riders.
Bike Fix-It Stations
The City has “Fix-It” bike repair stations, complete with pumps and basic tools, at key trailheads, parks, and public spaces, so riders can quickly tune up or repair their bikes wherever they are.
Coming Soon: A Fix-It station at Jupiter Park along the TART at Boyd and Rose Streets.