An award-winning, “Bicycle Friendly Community,” Virginia Beach has over 300 miles of bikeways and trails found in over 230 parks and natural areas, as well as 27 miles of unpaved paths in two state parks and a federal wildlife refuge.
Biking Safety
Road safety starts with the understanding that Cyclists/Motorists have the same responsibilities.
Advisory Committee Seeks Student Members
High school students can apply for two newly created Active Transportation Advisory Committee positions.
As a Bicycle Friendly Community, Virginia Beach celebrates our commitment to bringing more connectivity and trails to area residents. Find a new reason to ride and check out the city maps below to find a new trail to explore, and if you're feeling ambitious, take the National Bike Challenge from May to September.
“Active transportation” is a means of getting around that is powered by human energy, primarily walking and bicycling.
As part of our Active Transportation Network, the City of Virginia Beach has over 146 miles of paved bike and pedestrian transportation routes that are classified within the Active Transportation Plan as follows:
Our parks provide refuge from everyday stress. Virginia Beach has several beautiful paved and soft trails to enjoy.
Take these self-guided tours for a dose of local culture, history, and breweries.
Sponsor a bike rack today at select locations along the Oceanfront Boardwalk or Mount Trashmore.
Making walking and bicycling, or active transportation, safe and convenient meets a critical need of American communities that benefits everyone.
Federal and state laws say bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Bikes may be ridden on roads except where prohibited, such as Interstate 264 and other highways.
Drivers may only overtake bicycles at a reasonable speed and must allow 3 feet of clearance to the left of the bicycle. If the travel lane is not wide enough, the overtaking vehicle must change lanes.
City law allows bicycles to be ridden on sidewalks, except at Town Center and the Oceanfront Resort Area.
Riding safely makes traveling better for everyone.
The mission of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (formerly the Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee) is to:
The committee meets at 3:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month (except for May, July and December). The public is welcome to attend.
The VB ParkFinder app allows you to search for parks and facilities by name, proximity, and specific features like playgrounds, ball fields, kayak launches, and more. Find the nearest park, get driving directions, view hours and see amenities. The app even allows you to share your park visit with family and friends on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out the built-in event calendar!
Virginia Beach will expand its bicycling and walking options with these projects.
