Charlotte Bicycle Program

The City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Program is committed to improving mobility for people bicycling by creating safer streets, providing better accessibility, and leading education programs that promote bicycling and teach important safety and maintenance skills. The city is committed to fostering safe and inclusive mobility to residents of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, income levels, ages, genders, and abilities while building a connected and thriving city where people come first.

Through strategic planning and community engagement, the Charlotte Bicycle Program works to develop plans, initiatives, and projects that advance bicycling in Charlotte, support the bicycle community, and help Charlotte thrive as a more bike-friendly city.  

Projects for Safe Streets and Bike Connections

A variety of bicycle projects are underway to improve the safety of all Charlotte residents interested in riding a bicycle or utilizing other micromobility options, such as electric scooters. These citywide projects include new in-street bike facilities, neighborhood bike connections, redesigned intersections, bike-pedestrian bridges and tunnels, secure bike parking, and education programs that support bicycle safety education and provide additional resources to encourage community empowerment.

Bicycle Advisory Committee

Charlotte Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is comprised of 11 appointed committee members who regularly review bicycle projects and programs to provide strategic recommendations to the City Council and County Commission on implementing policies and addressing bicycle transportation issues. All BAC meetings are open to the public and your ideas are welcome.

City Bike Racks

The City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Program provides inverted-U bike racks to local businesses through the Bicycle Rack Partnership Program. Businesses operating in buildings developed prior city ordinance requirements for bike racks (2005) may be eligible to receive bike racks to install on the property to provide secure, dedicated bicycle parking. To request a city bike rack, contact charlottedot@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Learn to Ride with Confidence

Short intro/purpose of Bike Education: Build practical biking skills through free classes, workshops and guided rides offered throughout the year. Whether you're learning the basics, planning everyday trips or exploring Charlotte by bike, our programming is designed to help people of all experience levels ride with greater comfort and confidence. Classes include a mix of hands-on riding sessions, guided rides, workshops and webinars.

View Upcoming Classes

Our classes rotate throughout the year. Explore the types of classes CDOT offers below, then view upcoming classes to see what's currently available.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternative formats, language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please email CharlotteDOT@charlottenc.gov.

Bike Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, businesses, schools, and community partners helping make Charlotte a more bicycle-friendly city. Each year, CDOT recognizes individuals and organizations that encourage bicycling, support safer streets, and inspire others to ride.

Award nominations are accepted throughout the year and recognized during Bike Month each May.

Submit a Nomination

2026 Honorees

Charlotte’s People-Powered Bike Lane Sweeper (PBLS)

The People-Powered Bike Lane Sweeper (PBLS) is a community tool housed at the Innovation Barn and available for public reservation. Community members can check out the sweeper to help remove debris from bike lanes and support a cleaner, more accessible bicycle network.

Reserve PBLS

Throughout the year, CDOT and our community partners host rides, events, and educational opportunities that make it easy to explore Charlotte by bike. Check the calendar below to see what's coming up.