Alaska's Active Transportation

Biker on Cordova's Copper River Highway.

Fairbanks cyclist

Cyclists on Richardson Highway in the Tanana Valley

photos by Bob Laurie, Alaska DOT&PF

The update to the 1995 Alaska Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is complete

The Alaska Statewide Active Transportation Plan is updated and has been adopted by the Department of Transportation, July 2019

May is National Bicycle Month!

• Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for more information.
• Alaska Injury Prevention Center Bike Safe Projects - Alaska oriented bike safety information
• Alaska Injury Prevention Center Walk Safe Tips - Alaska oriented walking safety information
• Safe Routes to School Program - Learn more about Bike to School Day and how to register your school to participate

Bike Month events:

• Anchorage Bike to Work Day
• Fairbanks Don’t Be Fuelish Campaign and on Facebook at facebook.com/DontBeFuelish
• Juneau Bicycle Commute Challenge
• Sitka Bike Month Events
• Homer Cycling Club Events

Planning a bicycle trip in Alaska?

• Check the 511.Alaska.gov website for the latest road information
• Denali National Park
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Alaska Mountain Biking
• Chugach National Forest Bicycling
• Tongass National Forest Bicycling
• Biking in Chugach State Park
• Bike the Anchorage Moose Loop

Bicycle Clubs/Organizations

Advocacy Organizations

• Juneau Rides
• Alaska Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance
• Visit Alaska’s Bicycle Friendly Communities as designated by the League of American Bicyclists: www.bikeleague.org
  • Anchorage: 2013 Silver
  • Sitka: 2016 Silver; also designated in 2013 as a walkable community.
  • Juneau: 2011 Bronze