Houston is Awesome for Biking
Safe. Comfortable. Low-traffic. Beautiful.
Use the interactive maps below to find safe routes via bike lanes, low traffic streets, and trails throughout the city.
Never bike the same route you would drive in Houston and you'll have a lovely time!
This is the Superways map — Houston’s bike through-routes connecting you between neighborhoods.
🚲 Almost 40% of Houstonians would bike if they felt safe. This guide is for them.
That’s according to a Kinder Institute survey — so we’re making safe, low-traffic routes visible and accessible for everyone.
We maintain a Google Maps version of the bike guide with helpful layers:
We maintain a Google Maps version of the Guide maps with helpful layers:
- Do Not Bike Here: Streets to avoid.
- Crossing Lights: Safest places to cross major roads.
- Careful Crossings: Use caution where traffic is fast.
- Avoid this Crossing: Dangerous crossings to skip.
- Metro Connections: Extend your range with Metro.
- Train Crossings: Avoid areas prone to train delays.
- Sidewalk Links: Connect bikeable streets with sidewalks when needed.
Learn More About the Project
These beautiful maps are professionally developed. A lot of volunteer work has gone into them so far, but we need more resources to cover the rest of the city and build the most helpful tools possible!
Help us Complete the Map!