Maps

Many maps are available online--click the title of the map for a link. To get a map sent to you, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WABA. Use larger envelope and increased postage where indicated or when requesting multiple items. Mail your request to:

Washington Area Bicyclist Association
1803 Connecticut Avenue NW 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009-5703
202.518.0524

REgional Maps

ADC WASHINGTON AREA BIKE MAP: This recently released 2008 edition features bike routes on a 50-mile regional map, on a street map of the inside the beltway area, and on a blowup of the downtown DC area. The map is available for $12 through WABA online store>>

WASHCYCLE BIKE TRAIL MAP: Layered Google map with the area's trails marked.

District of Columbia

WASHINGTON DC BICYCLE MAP
New 2008 edition now available!!!
This DC DOT map contains detailed information about on-street bike routes, bike lanes, trails, detailed river crossings, and more. We are currently out of DC Bike Maps. You may download a copy of the map from the DDOT website.  get more info>>

CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL: Full color map with trail connections and access points.

METROPOLITAN BRANCH TRAIL: The proposed route of the future Met Branch Trail that will connect Union Station to the Capital Crescent Trail in Silver Spring.

ANACOSTIA TRIBUTARY TRAIL SYSTEM: Map and description of this trail system in the College Park/Hyattsville area. 

WASHINGTON TO BALTIMORE BIKE ROUTE: From BikeWashington.org's website.

BIKE ROUTES TO NATIONALS STADIUM: Small map of bike friendly routes to the Nationals baseball stadium.  Locations of bike parking racks and the bike valet are included.

Maryland

CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL: Full color map with trail connections and access points.

METROPOLITAN BRANCH TRAIL: The proposed route of the future Met Branch Trail that will connect Union Station to the Capital Crescent Trail in Silver Spring.

MID-MARYLAND BIKE MAP: 2006 map of eastern Montgomery and northern Prince Georges counties.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BICYCLE MAP: Available on-line.

SILVER SPRING BIKEWAYS MAP: This easy to use map features bike and pedestrian routes serving the many destinations in downtown Silver Spring.

BALTIMORE AND ANNAPOLIS TRAIL PARK: Includes map and description of this leg in the East Coast Greenway.

WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE & ANNAPOLIS RECREATIONAL TRAIL:  Map and description of this 5.6-mile trail in Prince George’s County.

ANACOSTIA TRIBUTARY TRAIL SYSTEM: Map and description of this trail system in the College Park/Hyattsville area. 

 

MARYLAND BICYCLE MAP: Road map of the state with bike routes and trail systems. Municipal, county, grid and other maps can be ordered from (410) 545-8747.

WHITE OAK BIKEWAYS MAP : This map features bike and public transit routes, and commuter services around White Oak Vicinity.

Virginia

ARLINGTON COUNTY BIKE MAP: Map of Arlington’s 89-mile system of trails and on-street routes.

ARLINGTON HISTORY BICYCLE RIDE: A self‑guided 23‑mile tour, complete with detailed map and historical descriptions.  ($.63 postage & 6X9 envelope)

ALEXANDRIA BIKE MAP: A new city bikeways map is now available.

PLAYING IT SAFE ON THE W&OD TRAIL: Overview map and description of this premier Virginia 45-mile rail-trail paved from Arlington to Purcellville.  For a detailed map contact www.wodfriends.org or 703-729-0596

MOUNT VERNON TRAIL:  Description, cue sheet and map.

CROSS COUNTY TRAIL: The proposed route of a trail system crossing Fairfax County.

FAIRFAX COUNTY : Maps of existing and planned trails and bike routes throughout Fairfax County.

FAIRFAX CROSS COUNTY TRAIl : Maps & info of new trail, much of which lies within stream valleys and is stone dust and dirt best for leisurely off-road riding.  

VIRGINIA BCYCLING FEDERATION: Cue sheets of mostly long distance routes in Virginia.

NATIONAL AIRPORT BIKE ACCESS: It is remarkably easy to ride your bike to and from National Airport using this handy map.

 

BROCHURES

BIKING TO WORK IN THE WASHINGTON AREA A Guide For Employers And Employees This definitive source of bicycle commuting information in the Washington region was produced by WABA and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Commuter Connections $1 available at the WABA store.

A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO BICYCLE HELMETS: On-line guide to how to buy helmets (reviews and ratings), how to fit helmets, and more.  

FROM A TO Z BY BIKE: A great comic book for kids on bike safety.

BIKE N’ RIDE:  Rules and regulations for taking bicycles on Washington’s Metrorail & Metrobus and renting bicycle lockers at Metro stations.  

TRUCK & BICYCLE SAFETY: A guide for truckers operating near cyclists and for cyclists riding with trucks.

POCKET GUIDE TO DC BIKE LAWS: Learn your rights and responsibilities of cycling in the Washington DC are. $1 available at the WABA store.

SAFE CYCLING IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA:  Learn the skills & resources that will help you ride safely.  $1 available at the WABA store.

STREET SMART DRIVER, PEDESTRIAN, CYCLISTS:  Tips to stay safe and look out for each other in English and Spanish

BIKE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM (WABA):

Learn about WABA’s safety education programs for kids adults and trainers.

PACE CAR: Make a pledge to drive safely and put a sticker on your car.

LOCAL MAPS AND GUIDES AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE

NATIONAL PARK SERVICEE: Brochures and maps of National Parks can be obtained by contacting the National Park Service, Office of Information, 202-208-4747, digital maps available at

VIRGINIA BICYCLING FEDERATION:  Cue sheets of rides in Virginia are available online.

 

BIKEWASHINGTON: This site provides on-line details about the recreational bicycle facilities around the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area

BICYCLE TOURING IN OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES 

ADVENTURE CYCLING: publishes maps of long distance biking routes in the U.S.

THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTSS: publishes the annual Almanac, Tourfinder & Ride Guide, a listing of contacts and information on advocacy, education, cycling clubs, organized rides, tours at home and abroad, and a selection of cycling-related web sites.

RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY: publishes guides to trails around the country.