Houston Bike Plan 2017 establishes a 1,800-mile bikeway network. Chapter 45 traffic rules govern bicycle operation and require motorists to provide three-foot passing distance, while bayou trails offer separated multi-use paths citywide.
Houston adopted the Bike Plan in 2017 with a goal of becoming a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community. The plan identifies high-comfort routes, protected bike lanes, and shared-use bayou trails connected through Bayou Greenways. Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances requires motorists to maintain a three-foot safe passing distance from cyclists, increased to six feet for commercial vehicles. Cyclists must follow traffic signals, ride with traffic, use lights at night, and yield to pedestrians on shared trails. Sidewalk riding is prohibited in the central business district. The Houston Public Works Bikeway Program continues building protected lanes and intersection improvements funded through METRO and federal grants.
Motorist passing-distance violations carry fines up to 500 dollars. Cyclist signal violations and prohibited sidewalk riding face fines up to 200 dollars under Chapter 45.
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