Bicycle, Pedestrian & Micromobility
MTC supports many programs that encourage people to get out of their cars and walk, bike or roll for an active, healthier community and environment.
Photo courtesy of the San Jose Department of Transportation
MTC plans programs, grants, proposed path extensions and sponsored events to encourage Bay Area residents to get out of their cars, and spend more time walking, biking, skating and scooting.
Bay Bridge West Span Path
Pedestrians and bicyclists have enjoyed over 700,000 trips from Oakland to Yerba Buena Island, with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
Bike Share Capital Program
This program helps launch bike sharing in counties across the region.
Bike to Work Day
The annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day is the biggest bicycle commute event in the U.S.
Regional Safety/Vision Zero
MTC is working to reduce deaths and injuries from traffic collisions by supporting Bay Area Vision Zero initiatives.
West Oakland Link
A proposed pedestrian and bicycle pathway connecting West Oakland to Gateway Park.
Micromobility includes ways of getting around that are fully or partially human-powered — such as bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters and mobility-assistance devices/wheelchairs. Most commonly, micromobility vehicles do not exceed 15mph.
This MTC program uses state and federal funds to support walking and biking travel options.
When streets are designed to include walkers, rollers and cyclists, people are safer and get more physical activity. And cities get a break from greenhouse emissions.
MTC supports the operation of regional trails and parks, including the San Francisco Bay Trail, the San Francisco Bay Water Trail and Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline (Gateway Park).
See how many pedestrians and cyclists are using pathways on seven of the region’s state-owned bridges.