District Of Columbia § 50-1602 - Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 50-1602 — Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-1602. Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.
50-1602There shall be established in the District of Columbia a Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program to promote the safe and convenient use of the bicycle as a means of transportation and recreation.
The scope of the program shall include, but not be limited to:
Planning and supporting road improvements for bicyclists, such as wide curb lanes, smooth shoulders, bicyclist-oriented signs and signals, and removal of hazards;
Improving access for bicyclists on the road network and on all modes of public transportation;
Monitoring construction and repair projects to ensure that no additional hazards or obstacles to bicyclists are created as the transportation system is built or rebuilt;
Assisting, organizing, and coordinating the planning, design, construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of bicycle facilities, such as bicycle paths and bicycle lanes, both within and separate from the highway rights-of-way;
Promoting the installation of secure and convenient bicycle parking facilities;
Organizing safety education and training programs for young and adult bicyclists, as well as for motorists, to reduce bicycling accidents and foster safe use of bicycles; and
Promoting effective traffic law enforcement to protect the rights of all road users and to encourage good bicycling habits.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 50-1602
What does D.C. Code § 50-1602 cover?
Section 50-1602 ("Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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