Cycling
Through a system of bike routes, shared roadways, multipurpose walks, and trails, the City of Oshawa encourages cycling.
View the Ministry of Transportation's cycling skills handbook
What is a bike route?
A bike route can either be on-road or off-road. On-road routes are sometimes marked through signage and painted lines. Where permitted motorists are able to park on a cycling route.
Type | Description | Shared with | example |
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Two‐way in-boulevard multi‐use paths |
An off road two‐way path that is horizontally and vertically separated from the roadway by a curb and buffer. |
pedestrians | image coming soon |
Signed‐only bike route / sharrow |
Located on a narrow road, cyclists are not separated by a curb or designated pavement markings. |
pedestrians motorists |
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Urban paved shoulder |
A portion of a roadway beside the travelled way. It is used to accommodate stopped motor vehicles, emergency uses, pedestrians and cyclists. |
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Bike lane |
A part of the road designated by pavement markings and signage for preferential or exclusive use by people riding bikes. The lane has bicycle and diamond pavement markings. Cyclists using bike lanes are subject to the same rights and rules of the road as motor vehicles. |
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Athol St. Cycle Tracks
The City of Oshawa cycle tracks, also known as separated bike lanes, are located along Athol St., from Mary St. to Centre St.
Find a cycle route
Active Transportation Network
Active transportation is a means of getting around powered by human energy, primarily walking and bicycling.
Just as our existing motorized transportation networks connect destinations via an interconnected system of roadways that enable people to get from A to B, active transportation networks allow people to do the same thing by walking and bicycling. Imagine a system of trails, quiet neighbourhood streets, bike lanes and cycle tracks that connect your home with your work, school, shopping, entertainment and other destinations.
Learn more about our Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
Transportation Master Plan |
An Integrated Transportation Master Plan (I.T.M.P.) is a strategic planning document designed to define the policies, programs and infrastructure changes required to meet future transportation needs. It will address planned future growth in the City of Oshawa by developing a transportation system that balances the need for road network expansion with more cycling and pedestrian opportunities while enhancing safety, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impacts. |
Active Transportation Master Plan |
An Active Transportation Master Plan (A.T.M.P.) is a strategic plan to improve walking, cycling, and other modes of active transportation. The ATMP will identify a well-connected and safe active transportation network, and promote active lifestyle opportunities and choices for residents, visitors and employees in the City of Oshawa. |
Durham Region Transit
Durham Region Transit's Bike and Ride program has installed a bike rack on every bus to encourage cyclists to combine cycling with public transit.
Cycling safety
- Ministry of Transportation Bicycling Rules and Safety Tips
- Region of Durham Health Department, Bike Safety
E-bikes
For the safety of all, it is important that users understand the classification of an e-bike, the rules of the road, and use caution and courtesy when operating e-bikes on our trails.
Learn more about e-bikes use on our multi-use trails.