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LegendMULTI-USe TRAILS These trails, for the exclusive use of non-motorized users, are usually separated from streets, and run along waterways like the Papio Creek system or the Missouri River, abandoned railroads, greenways, or through parks. When these trails run along streets, they are widely separated from the roadway. Most metropolitan area trails are paved and often go over or under intersect-ing streets. Trails only encounter cars and trucks at surface intersections. But because they also accommodate pedes-trians and skaters, they require special care and courtesy by cyclists. Some multi-use trails are planned for comple-tion within the foreseeable future. The map shows these for your information, but they are not yet available for use.

SIdePATHS Sidepaths are widened sidewalks or pathways that run along streets, separating cyclists and pedestrians from motor vehicles. They cross streets and driveways at grade, requiring cyclists to be especially careful to watch for turning or crossing traffic. In the metropolitan area, sidepaths are often marked by a stamped or colored con-crete edge between the curb and the path.

BIKe LAneS Bike lanes provide a painted lane intended only for the use of cyclists within the roadway. They are popular in many cities, but are only beginning to be used in our metropolitan area. Bicyclists riding in bike lanes are subject to all regulations for vehicles, and should be espe-cially careful of hazards like opening car doors.

PAVed SHOULdeRS Paved shoulders are most often found on highways and roads without curbs. While intended to provide a safety measure for motor vehicles, they are a welcome refuge for cyclists, especially on busy, high-speed roads. Principal highways in Nebraska usually have paved shoulders.

COnTInUOUS STReeTS These streets have relatively low volumes and pass through neighborhoods. In many cases, they connect to other similar streets in other neighbor-hoods. You may assemble long routes by following these continuous streets, which may form the backbone of a fu-ture on-street metropolitan bicycle system. While many cyclists will find these streets to be relatively comfortable, they should always to exercise caution and practice safe cycling techniques.

CAUTIOnARY STReeTS These streets are used by many cyclists, but their higher traffic volumes require more expe-rience and familiarity with riding in heavier traffic than the Continuous Streets category.

SURVIVABLe ARTeRIALS These are major streets that sometimes must be used to fill gaps and get cyclists to their destinations. Their medium to high traffic and some-times high speeds requires special care and skill of cyclists. Riders who are not comfortable with these streets but who must use them should consider walking or riding carefully along sidewalks for short distances. Remember: there is no shame in walking a bike through an area that seems dan-gerous to you. Your safety is most important!

OTHeR STReeTS The map indicates some major arteri-als for reference purposes only. Cyclists are prohibited by law from using Interstate Highways or freeways. The map also indicates the web of local streets that serve neighbor-hoods. These streets usually have very low volumes, but do not provide the connections needed to make longer trips.

HILLS We are a hilly city! Different people have different hill climbing abilities. This map marks some (but not all) exceptionally steep hills. Always check out your route to be sure that it works well for you and your physical abilities.

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Bicycling is a great way to travel around the metro-

politan area. More people everyday are discovering cy-

cling for recreation and transportation to work, school,

entertainment, and shopping. Our growing metropolitan

trail system, highlighted by the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian

Bridge, is very popular with cyclists, runners, walkers, and

in-line skaters, it links many parts of the region together.

But trails don’t go everywhere and people often use the

street system for commuting, access to trails, recreational

trips, and other purposes. That’s where this map, Omaha’s

Bicycling Guide comes in. It is designed as a tool to help

you find routes to take you through the city by bicycle.

You’ll also find information here about the BikeOmaha

system, Omaha’s first on-street bicycle commuting net-

work. Bicycling magazine lists Omaha as one of America’s

top 50 cities for cycling. We hope this map helps you en-

joy the pleasures of the bicycle as a healthy and reward-

ing method of transportation.

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DISCLAIMER: Users of this map assume all responsibil-ity for their own safety. Activate Omaha, Bikeable Commu-nities, project sponsors and supporters, the authors of this map, and any city and county governments included in the map area shall not be liable for injury or damages of any kind arising from your use of this information. This infor-mation is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. You, as a cyclist, must use facilities appropriate to your individual skills and capabilities. You must also be aware that neighborhood environments, traffic and street conditions change from time to time, and that high traffic volumes at certain times of day may make streets and roads less suitable to your specific ability or level of comfort.

Cycling in the city is fun and pleasant, but also requires a great deal of caution and attention. Motorists are often inatten-tive and often do not respect the rights of bicyclists as operators of vehicles. Cyclists in shared traffic have the responsibility to act in accordance with the traffic laws of cit-ies and states. People have different levels of skills and comfort, from riders who are uncomfortable sharing the road with cars to seasoned urban cyclists. This map can help you plan routes that you find comfortable, whatever your preference.

The map categorizes streets in ways that help you plan routes and navigate through the metropolitan area. It in no way guaran-tees your safety. You should examine each street in your proposed route carefully, and should consider driving routes in advance to be certain that you are comfortable with the streets you have chosen. Remember: streets can be dangerous places, and you as a cyclist, must take a great deal of care to keep yourself safe.

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Be courteousShare the road and ride responsibly. Motorists and cyclists are both safer and happier when they show courtesy to each other. Motorists are often surprised by courtesy. It makes them more kindly disposed toward us.

Make eye contactDo your best to be seen. Use your eyes to communicate with motorists. Assume they don’t see you until you are certain that they do.

Be careful at intersectionsThe majority of crashes occur at intersections. Be careful, make sure that you are visible, and communicate your intentions. Vehicles turning in front of you are especially hazardous.

Avoid road hazards Railroad tracks, cracks and joints in streets, potholes, and sewer grates can cause you to crash. Always watch for hazardous road conditions and avoid them. Cross railroad tracks as close to a 90 degree angle as possible.

Be cautious on sidepaths Never assume that you have the right-of-way. Cars are likely to turn in front or from behind you at intersections. Motorists may not expect to see you coming at them. Use great caution.

Respect and yield to pedestriansPedestrians have the right of way. Always yield to them on sidewalks. Don’t ride on sidewalks unless you must to avoid a hazard. Be polite and use a bike bell or voice warning if necessary when passing.

Don’t ride with earphones or budsYou won’t be able to hear what’s going on around you. This could be a matter of life and death to you and others. Listen to music at home, but not on your bike.

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Be wary of parked carsStay 3 to 4 feet away from the left side of a parallel-parked car. Be especially alert when riding on a street with head-in diagonal parking. Watch for signs that a car is about to pull out. These include motor noise, backup lights, exhaust, or movement of wheels.

Stay out of the“door zone”

Be cautious and observant around parked cars. Avoid being “doored”—stay a door’s width (3 to 4 feet) away from parked cars.

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Always ride with trafficIt is both illegal and extremely dangerous to ride against traffic. Motorists are not expecting to see cyclists on the wrong side of the road.

Obey all traffic regulationsYou must obey stop signs and traffic signals. You are the driver of a vehicle just like a motorist. Bicyclists earn respect when they obey the law.

Signal turns and lane changesHand signals tell other users of the road what you intend to do. They are both a courtesy to others and keep you safe.

Ride in a straight lineWhenever possible, ride in a straight line to the right side of a lane, but a car door’s width away from parked cars. Don’t weave between parked cars unless they are far apart.

Ride in the proper part of a laneNebraska law requires you to ride as far to the right as practical in most cases. Stay in the right part of a moving lane, unless:• the lane is too narrow for both

you and a car.• you are passing another vehicle.• you are traveling at the same

speed as current traffic.• you are traveling on a paved

shoulder.• you must avoid an unsafe

condition.• you are on a multilane one-way

street, when you may ride as near as practical to the left side of the street.

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Turn right from the proper lane positionWhen turning right, stay visible in a central part of the lane. Avoid being squeezed against the curb by other right-turning traffic.

Choose the best way to turn left

1. You can turn like a motor vehicle by signaling, moving into the rightmost left-turning lane, and turning.

Know what’s happening around youLook over your shoulder and use a mirror to monitor traffic. Be aware of conditions around you and be prepared to maneuver to keep yourself safe.

Watch your speedObserve all posted speed limits. Never ride faster than is safe under road or weather conditions.

Be visible and use lights at nightBe seen! Wear light or bright clothes. Be equipped with a strong white headlight when riding at night. Also use a red rear reflector or red taillight, and other reflectors to make yourself as visible as possible.

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Ride in the correct laneRide in the farthest right lane that points to where you intend to go. Do not go straight in a right-turn only lane. Move to the left of the right-turn only lane if you are going straight ahead.

“Whoever invented the bicycle deserves the thanks of humanity.” ~ Lord Charles BeresfordCenTRAL OMAHA deTAIL

Rule One: AlWAyS WeAR A helMeTAn approved bicycle helmet is your most important piece of safety equipment. It greatly reduces the risk of death or serious injury in a crash. Look for the CPSC or Shell Memorial Foundation sticker. Wear an approved helmet on trips of any length!

DISClAIMeR: users of this map assume all responsibility for their own safety. Activate Omaha, Bikeable Communities, project sponsors and supporters, the authors of this map, and any city and county governments included in the map area shall not be liable for injury or damages of any kind arising from your use of this information. This information is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. You, as a cyclist, must use facilities appropriate to your individual skills and capabilities. You must also be aware that neighborhood environments, traffic, and street conditions change from time to time, and that high-traffic volumes at certain times of day may make streets and roads less suitable to your specific ability or level of comfort.

Activate Omaha www.activateomaha.org

Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club www.omaha-pedalers.com

Omaha Bikeswww.bikeomaha.blogspot.com

Pottawattamie Pedalers www.pottawattamiepedalersbicycleclub.com

Bellevue Bicycle Club www.bellbikeclub.org

Bicycle Ride Across nebraska www.bran-inc.org

BICYCLe ORgAnIZATIOnS

Police emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911

City of Omaha . . . . . . . . . . www.cityofomaha.org

City of Council Bluffs . . . . . www.councilbluffs-ia.gov

City of Bellevue . . . . . . . . . . . www.bellevue.net

City of laVista . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.la-vista.ne.us

City of Papillion . . . . . . . . . . . www.papillion.org

City of Ralston . . . . . . . . . . www.cityofralston.com

Douglas County, nebraska . . www.co.douglas.ne.us

Sarpy County, nebraska . . . . . . . .www.sarpy.com

Papio-Missouri River natural Resources Districtwww.papionrd.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.444.6222

State of nebraska Department of Roadswww.nebraskatransportation.org

Iowa Department of Transportationwww.iowadot.gov

Metro Area Transitwww.metroareatransit.com

Omaha Trails updates and Informationwww.omahatrails.com

nebraskaBike Masters 5265 North 129th Street 402.964.1080 bikemastersomaha.com

Bike Pedaler 2723 North 63rd Street 402.556.2453

Bike Rack 14510 Eagle Run Drive 402.333.1031 bike-rack.com

The Bike Way 15115 Industrial Road 402.392.2390 thebikeway.com

Community Bicycle Shop – Gifford Park 525 North 33rd Street 402.541.9943 communitybikeproject.org

GreenStreet Cycles 1310 Mike Fahey Street 402.505.8002greenstreetcycles.com

Olympia Cycle 1324 North 40th Street 402.554.1940

Olympia Cycle4910 South 135th Street402.895.5300 olympiacycleomaha.com

Re-Cycle Bike Shop 1902 South 13th Street 402.344.SALE (7253) recyclebikeshop.net

Scheels 17202 Davenport Street 402.289.5666 scheelssports.com

Trek Bicycle Store 7214 Jones Street 402.884.1820 trekbicyclestores.com

Trek Bicycle Store 8410 S. 73rd Plaza 402.935.1988 trekbicyclestores.com

Iowaendless Trail 15 South 23rd Street 712.322.9760 endlesstrail.tripod.com

True Wheel 120 West Broadway 712.328.0767

Xtreme Wheels 19277 Conifer Lane 712.388.0800 xtremewheels.com

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is a community-wide initiative aimed to motivate all Omahans to be active as part of their daily lives. Its mission is to create awareness, advocacy and excitement about activity and the importance of designing our

community for active lifestyles. Active living includes activities that we can do anytime and anywhere, with friends, family or individually. It improves our health, the appearance of our city, and the quality of our environment. Activate Omaha encourages changes in the way our city is designed, explores how we use land, and promotes transportation options that support active living. It also sponsors programs like the Bike Omaha Commuter Challenge, Club Possible, Safe Routes to Schools, and others.

For information about Activate Omaha’s many programs and activities, please visit our website at www.activateomaha.org, or call at 402.934.5923.

All of Metro Area Transit’s full-sized buses now feature easy-to-use bike racks that open many new possibilities. For example, you can cycle

from your house to a bus stop or transit center, mount your bike on the bus-mounted rack, ride comfortably to the stop nearest your destination, and cycle the rest of the way. MAT is also installing bicycle parking facilities at its Transit Centers, served by many bus lines. Please see www.metroareatransit.com for detailed information on Bike and Ride and for schedules and maps of all MAT bus routes.

Omaha Bikes is a community organization that promotes and advocates for improved transportation, utility, andrecreational

bicycling, infrastructure, opportunities, and experiences for the people of Omaha, Nebraska and the surrounding area. Join the movement at www.omahabikes.net.

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Keep rightAll trail users must stay right except when passing. If you stop, move off the trail to the right.

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Signal when passingCyclists should signal with a bell or a voice signal, “passing on your left” in time to avoid startling the person being passed. Pedestrians should acknowledge with a wave and step to the right to help the cyclist pass.

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Pedestrians have right of wayCyclists must yield to pedestrians. However, pedestrians should also be courteous and cooperative with cyclists.

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Ride at appropriate speeds and obey warning signsUse good judgment and ride at speeds appropriate to trail conditions such as traffic, weather, or curves. Obey signs and ride single-file at underpasses.

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look where you rideCyclists tend to steer in the direction that they’re looking. Look straight ahead to avoid veering into oncoming trail users or going off the trail.

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Control your petsIf you are a pedestrian walking a pet, keep them leashed. Use short leashes and walk pets on the outside of the trail. Remember that improper walking of a pet can cause crashes and serious injury.

Trails in the metropolitan area are very popular and are shared by different types of users who move at different speeds. Courtesy and consideration can make everyone’s trail experience safer and more pleasant.

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Cover Art: The bicycle image on the cover is the work of New Orleans cut paper artist Jack Wittenbrink and is used with his permission. Jack sells this print and other bicycle art in many sizes and colors. If you would like to own one of his works, please contact him at jackwittenbrink@yahoo.com.

If you want to know more about effective urban cycling, consider the following books:

hurst, Robert, The Art of Cycling, 2006

An engaging, excellent and highly useful guide that regards safe and effective urban cycling as an art.

Glowacz, Dave, Urban Bikers’ Tricks & Tips, 2004

A great book, full of humor and terrific sketches, with practical information on every aspect of riding in cities.

Forester, John, Effective Cycling, 6th edition, 1993

The classic book on vehicular bicycling.

Bob Mionske, Bicycling & the Law, 2007

The first comprehensive legal reference on the rights and responsibilities of cyclist, written in an engaging and practical way.

Copyright ©2010 Activate Omaha

Produced by Activate Omaha

Project coordinated by RDG Planning & Design

Design by RDG Planning & Design

This map will be updated on a regular basis to reflect changing conditions. We welcome suggestions to improve the map and other information about bicycling in Omaha. Please contact us at www.activateomaha.org.

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“The urban cyclist’s best chance is to gather all the responsibility that can be gathered. Have faith that you will do a better job and make it so. Don’t leave your fate to the stars or to luck. Definitely don’t leave your fate to the drivers.” ~ Robert Hurst, The Art of Cycling

“Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles.” ~ John Forester, Effective Cycling

“Any person who operates a bicycle upon a highway shall have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle under the Nebraska Rules of the Road except for special bicycle regulations in the rules.”

~ Nebraska Revised Statutes, Section 60-6314

“And you know what they say, whether the stone hits the pitcher or the pitcher hits the stone...it’s going to be bad for the pitcher.”

~ Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha

BikeOmaha is a new network that will combine shared streets, bicycle boulevards, bike lanes, and pathways to connect the metropolitan trail system to Downtown Omaha and other important destinations. BikeOmaha will serve Downtown, the Riverfront, Creighton University, UNO, the Medical Center, Lauritzen Gardens, Henry Doorly Zoo, Midtown Crossing, Aksarben Village, many city parks, and other destinations. The first part of the system will provide about 20 miles of designated routes, and is funded by foundation grants. It will be implemented in 2010 and 2011. Watch for future announcements as the system develops.

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