Close
Close
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.
Skip to Content
Prince George Logo
Main menu icon
​Home ​ ​ About ​ Contact Us Feedback
  • How Do I
    • Access Open Data
    • Apply for Jobs
    • Bid on City Work
    • Buy or Lease City Property
    • Claim the Home Owner Grant
    • Contact Mayor and Council
    • Dispute a Ticket
    • Find Hours of Operation
    • Find Off-street Parking
    • Find Recreation Programs
    • Inquire on a City Property
    • Make a Claim Against the City
    • Pay for a Parking Ticket
    • Pay My Property Taxes
    • Pay My Utilities
    • Report a Problem
    • Search for a Cemetery Plot
    • Start a Business
    • View City Maps
    • Watch a Council Meeting
    Image Mobile APP
  • Apply, Register, and Pay
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Bidding Opportunities
    • Business Licences
    • Careers
    • Committees and Boards
    • Dog Licence
    • Equipment for Hire
    • Find Off-Street Parking
    • Garbage Collection Assistance
    • Gifts and Legacies
    • Graffiti Removal Program
    • Grants and Financial Assistance
    • Home Owner Grant
    • Incentive Programs
    • Leisure Access Program
    • Park Bookings
    • Parking
    • Permits And Applications
    • Recreation Programs
    • Sport Field Booking
    • Taxes
    • Utilities Billing
  • City Services
    • Accessibility
    • Animal Control Services
    • Bylaw Enforcement
    • Cemeteries
    • cityofpg Mobile App
    • Emergency Response and Safety
    • Environment
    • Equipment for Hire
    • Garbage Collection
    • Grants and Financial Assistance
    • Hours of Operation
    • Maps
    • MyCityofPG
    • Parking
    • Permits and Applications
    • Roads and Transportation
    • Service Requests
    • Social Development
    • Sustainability
    • Taxes and Utilities Billing
    • Utilities
  • Business and Development
    • Bidding Opportunities
    • Building Inspections
    • Business Directory
    • Business Licences
    • Economic Development
    • Heritage Properties
    • Housing
    • Planning and Development
    • Real Estate
    • Starting a Business
    Image INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
    INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
    Attracting investment to Prince George
  • Things to Do
    • Accessibility
    • Aquatics
    • Arenas and Skating
    • Arts and Culture
    • City Events Calendar
    • CN Centre
    • Facilities and Hours of Operation
    • Get Involved
    • Heritage
    • Learn About Prince George
    • Leisure Access Program
    • Libraries
    • Maps
    • Parks Trails and Sports Fields
    • Prince George Conference and Civic Centre
    • Recreation and Activities
    • Seniors Activities
    • Youth Activities
    Image Active Living Guide
    Active Living Guide
    Fall 2018 and Winter 2019
  • City Hall
    • Alternative Approval Process
    • Annual Report and Corporate Plan
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Bylaws
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Departments
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Freedom of Information
    • Gifts and Legacies
    • Grants and Financial Assistance
    • Mayor and Council
    • News and Notices
    • Open Data
    • Privacy and Terms of Use
    • Referendum
    • Reports, Publications, and Plans
    • Taxes and Utilities Billing
    Image 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
    2017 ANNUAL REPORT
    Priorities, finances, and workplans

Cycling Routes and Bikeways

subnav icon More
Home/City Services/Roads and Transportation/Cycling Routes and Bikeways/
Decrease Text Size Default Text Size Increase Text Size
Print Link
Share Link
  • Roads and Transportation
    • Active Transportation
    • City Maps
    • Cycling Routes and Bikeways
    • Dangerous Goods Route
    • Equipment for Hire
    • Load Restrictions
    • Road and Sidewalk Rehabilitation
    • Snow Operations
    • Street Sweeping Operations
    • Transit
  • Accessibility
  • Animal Control Services
  • Bylaw Enforcement
  • Cemeteries
  • cityofpg Mobile App
  • Emergency Response and Safety
  • Environment
  • Equipment for Hire
  • Garbage Collection
  • Grants and Financial Assistance
  • Hours of Operation
  • Maps
  • MyCityofPG
  • Parking
  • Permits and Applications
  • Search
  • Service Requests
  • Social Development
  • Sustainability
  • Taxes and Utilities Billing
  • Utilities

More in this Section...

Quick Links

  • Cemeteries
  • Fire Prevention
  • Garbage Collection
  • Maps
  • Open Data
  • Submit a Service Request

Contacts

Email Us

Phone: 311
Fax: 250-561-7724

City of Prince George
1100 Patricia Blvd.
Prince George, British Columbia
V2L 3V9

Phone: 250-561-7600

Outside city limits

Page Image
Cycling is increasingly popular in Prince George thanks to new cycling routes and events such as Bike to Work Week]

Image Caption

​Cycling is increasingly popular in Prince George thanks to new cycling routes and events such as Bike to Work Week

Page Content

Index

  • City Bikeways and Bike Lanes
  • City Trails
  • Road Rules
  • Street Signs and Symbols to Know
  • Programs and Services for Cyclists
  • Cycle Network Plan


City Bikeways and Bike Lanes

The Bikeways and Bike Lanes Map plots the City of Prince George's bike lanes in a printout that folds up into a pocket guide. It includes all route and sign information needed to travel safely as a cyclist or motorist.

The pocket-sized map can be picked up at the Service Centre at City Hall or at local bike stops. A copy may also be downloaded:

Download the City of Prince George Bikeways and Bike Lanes Map [PDF]


BACK TO TOP


City Trails

The City of Prince George also offers a large number of multi-use trails for recreation and transportation. Many on-road bikeways connect to off-road bike lane trails.

Learn more about Trails in the City of Prince George


Non-City Biking Trails

  • Visit the Prince George Cycling Club for information on the Pidherny Recreation Site
  • Learn more about trails and trail conditions on the Caledonia Nordic Ski Centre website


Cyclist Trail Symbols and Signs

Shared Pathway sign and symbol on paved trail

When biking on the many City trails, please remember to share the trail with other users including pedestrians, joggers, equestrians, and people with mobility devices. The right sign indicates a multi-use trail and the left sign indicates a trail is a shared-pathway. Yield to walkers when on an off-street pathway shared by people walking and cycling.


BACK TO TOP


Road Rules

Both cyclists and drivers have rights and responsibilities and should respect each other's right to share the road. The Motor Vehicle Act and City by-laws apply to cyclists too.

Cyclists are required to:

  • Wear approved bicycle helmets.
  • Have a front white light and rear red light, if riding after sunset or before sunrise.
  • Ride on the right, in the same direction as traffic.
  • NOT ride abreast of another cyclist.
  • NOT pass on the right, unless in a bike lane or passing a vehicle turning left.
  • NOT ride on sidewalks.
  • NOT ride on crosswalks.
  • Yield when transit buses signal their intention to pull out into traffic.

Cyclists should:

  • Put reflective materials on their bicycle and clothing.
  • Use a bell to alert others.
  • Ride one metre from the edge of the road or parked cars.
  • Choose to take up the whole lane when the curb lane is narrow.
  • Ride in a straight lane.
  • Use hand signals.
  • NOT make a left turn from the right side of the road.
  • NOT wear headphones.


Hand Signals

Always make hand signals well in advance of any turn and not just when you think signals needed. First shoulder check, then hand signal, and then - with both hands on the handlebars - shoulder check again before making the turn or the stop.

For everybody's safety, please use the following hand signals when cycling on roads or trails.


Cyclist left turn hand signal

Left Turn

A cyclist showing the proper hand signal for a left turn.

Cyclist right turn hand signal

Right Turn

A cyclist showing the proper hand signal for a right turn.

Cyclist alternate right turn hand signal

Alternate Right Turn

A cyclist using the alternative hand signal for a right turn.


Stopping

cyclist stopping hand signal

On a bicycle with hand brakes, the front brake accounts for up to 80 per cent of the stopping power during abrupt braking because forward momentum puts most weight over the front wheel. For optimum stopping power, shift weight towards the rear and try to keep the centre of gravity low and towards the rear wheel. This, in addition to using both brakes, will reduce the tendency for the rear wheel to skid and will increase stability.

It is also important to understand proper lane positioning of cyclists when turning and sharing the road.

cycling proper lane positioningWhen approaching an intersection with several lanes, choose the lane with the arrow pointing in the desired direction. Cyclists may get cut off by turning cars if not in the appropriate lane. If it is not possible to make it across traffic to position in the correct lane, there is the choice to dismount and walk in the crosswalk instead. It is illegal to cycle in a crosswalk.

Cyclists are allowed on all highways except designated freeways. Cyclists may also have certain restrictions on bridges or Schedule 1 highways. Events that take place on a Provincial Highway like triathlons, parades, rallies, relay races, bicycle races and fundraising events require special permission.

Learn more about BC Cycling Regulations, Restrictions, and Rules of the Road


BACK TO TOP


Street Signs and Symbols to Know

The City posts different signs and painted pavement markings to let cyclists know where to ride safely. These signs and symbols are also useful to ensure a safe environment for both drivers and cyclists. The sign standards for cycling are governed by the Government of British Columbia through the BC Provincial Sign Program.

Bike route sign

Tells riders they are entering a designated bicycle route.

 

Diamond-and-Bicycle-Symbol (for Dedicated Bicycle Lanes)

Motor vehicles, buses, and motorcycles are not permitted to travel or stop in dedicated bicycle lanes unless making a right turn onto a crossing street. Transit buses may stop at designated stops indicated along the dedicated bicycles lanes.

To locate a dedicated bicycle lane, look for these signs or symbols.


Dedicated bike lane sign

Look for this sign on the right side of the road to identify dedicated bike lanes.

Dedicated bike lane road symbol

Look for this symbol located on the road to identify dedicated bike lanes. Please do not drive or park in these lanes.

Shared Roadways

Motorised vehicle drivers: Position vehicles according to the sign on the right side of the road. See related signs and symbols below.

Cyclists: Rider and bicycle must position along the pavement symbol below (in the middle of the double-arrow sharrow) to safely share the road with other vehicles. See related signs and symbols below.


Bike and vehicle shared roadway symbol

Look for this symbol located on the roadway. Cyclists should ride between parked vehicles and vehicles on the road.

Bike and vehicle share the road sign

Look for this sign on the right side of the road for shared vehicle and cyclist roadways. Drivers and cyclists should be next to each other as indicated in the symbol.

Single file shared lane roadway symbol

Look for this symbol located on the roadway. Cyclists should ride between parked vehicles and vehicles on the road.

Single file shared roadway sign

Look for this sign located on the right side of the road for shared vehicle and cyclist roadways. Drivers and cyclists should be riding single file (one behind the other) as indicated in the symbol.

Cyclists Yield to Traffic Symbols


Cyclist yield to traffic symbol

Cyclists must yield to traffic including busses and other motorised vehicles.

Transition Symbols

In some cases roadways change from having a designated bike lane to sharing the lane with cyclists and motorised vehicle drivers. In this scenario, the roadway will transition to a shared lane and the corresponding signs and symbols below will be displayed.


Shared roadway ends transition symbol

Dedicated bicycle lanes may transition to shared lanes where there is insufficient width on the roadway. The diamond-and-bicycle symbol with the word "ends" means a dedicated bicycle lane will end and transition into a shared lane with motorised vehicles. Cyclists and drivers should be prepared to share the road when this transition sign is seen.

Shared roadway ends transition sign

This sign indicates a dedicated bicycle lane ends and a share-the-road lane begins. Cyclists and drivers should be prepared to transition and share the roadway


BACK TO TOP


Programs and Services for Cyclists

Public Transit

The entire City of Prince George Transit bus fleet is equipped with bicycle racks and can carry up to two bikes at a time. Bicycles can be loaded onto the bus racks any time of the day.


Downtown Bicycle Parking

Free public bicycle racks are available throughout the downtown and at City civic facilities. There are many other private bicycle racks located throughout the City as well.


Bike to Work Week

The City and other businesses encourage residents and employees to bike to work. Cycling is great for providing fitness opportunities, reducing traffic congestion, and improving air quality and quality of life.

Learn more about Bike to Work Week


Cyclist Training

Consider registration in an approved cycling course taught by licensed cycling instructors such as CANBIKE I and II to improve skills, knowledge, and confidence on the road.

  • Learn more about certified training offered through the BC Cycling Coalition
  • Learn more about CANBIKE cycling skills and programs


BACK TO TOP


Cycle Network Plan

The City's network of cycling routes and bikeways is designed to encourage cyclists to be a part of the local  transportation system. Providing new transportation opportunities increase mobility options, improves accessibility to major centres and residential areas, reduces traffic congestion, lessens pollution and improves air quality, and enhances the liveability and quality of life for residents.

The City has developed a Cycle Network Plan based on input from the public as well as from City staff and the Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

  • Download the City of Prince George Cycle Network Plan [PDF]
  • Download the City of Prince George's proposed Cycle Network Plan for existing and proposed trails and bikeways [PDF]


BACK TO TOP

Click to open Facebook Click to open Twitter Click to open YouTube Click to open Linkedin Click to open Instagram
#cityofpg
  • Apply, Register, and Pay
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Bidding Opportunities
    • Business Licences
    • Careers
    • Committees and Boards
    • Dog Licence
    • Equipment for Hire
    • Find Off-Street Parking
    • Garbage Collection Assistance
    • Gifts and Legacies
    • Graffiti Removal Program
    • View All...
  • City Services
    • Accessibility
    • Animal Control Services
    • Bylaw Enforcement
    • Cemeteries
    • cityofpg Mobile App
    • Emergency Response and Safety
    • Environment
    • Equipment for Hire
    • Garbage Collection
    • Grants and Financial Assistance
    • Hours of Operation
    • View All...
  • Business and Development
    • Bidding Opportunities
    • Building Inspections
    • Business Directory
    • Business Licences
    • Economic Development
    • Heritage Properties
    • Housing
    • Planning and Development
    • Real Estate
    • Starting a Business
  • Things to Do
    • Accessibility
    • Aquatics
    • Arenas and Skating
    • Arts and Culture
    • City Events Calendar
    • CN Centre
    • Facilities and Hours of Operation
    • Get Involved
    • Heritage
    • Learn About Prince George
    • Leisure Access Program
    • View All...
  • City Hall
    • Alternative Approval Process
    • Annual Report and Corporate Plan
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Bylaws
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Departments
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Freedom of Information
    • Gifts and Legacies
    • View All...

© 2017 City of Prince George, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9, Canada, Email: 311@princegeorge.ca,Telephone: 250-561-7600 or 311,Fax: 250-561-7724​

AboutContact UsFeedbackMyCity LoginPrivacyTerms of UseAccessibilityCareersWeather