Cycling
What is a bike lane?
A conventional bike lane is located in the travelled portion of the roadway to provide one-way bicycle traffic in the same direction as the cars. A dedicated bike lane requires a by-law which prohibits on-street parking within the bike lane. 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.
| Location | Side | Between |
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Athol St. E. |
North and South |
Charles St. and Simcoe St. S. |
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Athol St. W. |
North and South |
Charles St. S. and Simcoe St. S. |
|
Bridle Rd. N. |
Both |
Winchester Rd. E. and Windfields Farm Dr. E. |
|
Britannia Ave. W. |
Both |
Simcoe St. N. and West Limit |
|
Conlin Rd. W. |
Both |
Founders Dr. and a point 250 m west of Stevenson Rd. N. |
|
Dance Act Ave. |
Both |
Thoroughbred St. and a point 150 m west of Thoroughbred St. |
|
Mary St. N. |
Both |
King St. E. and William St. E. |
|
Mary St. N. |
East |
Adelaide Ave. E. to William St. E. |
|
Mary St. N. |
West |
Beatrice St. E. to William St. E. |
|
Mary St. N. |
Both |
Athol St. E. and King St. E. |
|
Thoroughbred St. |
Both |
Britannia Ave. W. and Windfields Farm Dr. W. |
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Windfields Farm Dr. E. |
Both |
Bridle Rd. and Simcoe St. N. |
|
Windfields Farm Dr. W. |
Both |
Simcoe St. N. and a point 160 m west of Thoroughbred St. |
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.
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.
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 |
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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.