Look for alternatives to busy streets

The most enjoyable biking route may differ from the most efficient driving route. Look for routes on streets that have dedicated bike facilities and/or low volumes of traffic.

Plan ahead

Websites like Google Maps and Ride the City are useful for exploring route options. These tools also allow you to save your routes so that you can reference them later.

Find directions on the go

Mobile apps like Google Maps can help you navigate during your trip. Be sure to pull over whenever you need to check for directions.

Practice, don’t hurry

Do a trial run or two for any time-sensitive trips that you’ll take on a regular basis (e.g., to work or school). You'll know how long the trip takes and work out any issues.

As you repeat the trip, you’ll get more comfortable and it may take you less time.