Bicycling

Here you will find an array of bicycling information that provides you tips to get started bicycling or if you already bike, you can find great resources to keep you going. You will find information on local and regional bike maps, safety tips, and an overview of state bicycling laws.

We hope that you enjoy your bicycling experience!
Sharrow lane marking

Bicycle registration program


Learn more about this voluntary bicycle registration program offered by the Police Department.

Bicycle routes  


City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County has assembled bicycling routes and trails throughout the region on their countywide bike map, and specifically the Menlo Park segment.

Additionally, 511.org developed the interactive Bike Mapper tool, which identifies the best bicycling route between your starting and ending points.
 

Bicycle Master Plan  


In 2005, the City adopted a Comprehensive Bicycle Development Plan that provides a blueprint for making cycling an integral part of daily life in Menlo Park.

The City’s General Plan Circulation Element (1994) and the El Camino Real and Downtown Specific Plan Circulation Element (2012) also identify various bicycling facilities and improvements.

Current bicycle projects



Recently completed bicycle projects


  • Chilco Street Bike/Ped path Phase 1 (May 2016)
  • Green-backed Sharrows on Oak Avenue and Ravenswood Avenue (September 2015)
  • Buffered Bike Lanes on Ravenswood Avenue between Laurel Street an Middlefield Avenue (June 2015)
  • Buffered Bike Lanes on Santa Cruz Avenue (June 2015)