The City of Mason has an integrated system of shared use paths, bicycle lanes, and bicycle routes that provide safe and efficient transportation for pedestrians and bikers between Mason’s neighborhoods to destinations with community and civic importance.
Hikers and bikers use the 25+ miles of bike paths in the city
Bicycle facilities are planned in accordance with the street hierarchy whereby each neighborhood has access to a safe, shared bicycle route on residential streets that lead to shared use paths or lanes on or adjacent to collector and arterial roads. Shared use paths or bicycle lanes on or next to arterial and collector roads lead to community oriented destinations including schools, parks, commercial centers, and businesses.
Shared Use Paths
Shared use paths are planned to accommodate all modes of non-motorized transportation including walking, jogging, skating and bicycling.
Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle lanes are designed for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Motor vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited to use these facilities. Pavement marking and striping are used to demarcate these facilities and separate them from motor vehicle lanes.
Bicycle Routes (Signed Shared Roadways)
Bicycle Routes (signed shared roadways) are designed for bicyclists to share the roadway with motor vehicles.