Bike Paths are paved facilities that are physically separated from roadways used by motor vehicles, by space or a physical barrier and designated for bicycle use.
Bicycle Network
Citywide Bicycle Map
Bikeway Map App
The City of Lincoln has an interactive Bikeway Map app! You may also download a PDF version of the Bikeway map.
Bikeway Classifications
The City of Lincoln has many bicycle routes and bicycle lanes throughout the City. The Lincoln Bicycle Map is organized by Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV categories. Below are the definitions of each class:
Bike Lanes are lanes on the outside edge of roadways reserved for the exclusive use of bicycles, and designated with special signing and pavement markings.
Bike Routes are roadways recommended for use by bicyclists, and often connect roadways with bike lanes and bike paths. Bike routes are designated with signs and/or shared lane markings (“sharrows”).
Class IV separated bikeways, often referred to as a cycle track or protected bike lanes, are for the exclusive use of bicycles, physically separated from motor traffic with a vertical feature. The separation may include, but is not limited to, grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking. Separated bikeways can provide for one-way or two-way travel.
Note that in some locations, the City of Lincoln provides for the shared use of bicycle lanes with Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and/or golf carts. These shared lanes are designated with special signing and pavement markings stating which vehicles are allowed to travel in the dedicated lane.
Bicycle Improvement Projects
The City of Lincoln receives Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from the Placer County Transportation & Planning Agency (PCTPA) on an annual basis, based on City population. Two percent of the LTF funds must be used for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The annual allotment for bicycle and pedestrian improvements from PCTPA varies, but is in the range of $50,000 per year. The City includes these funds in the annual Capital Improvement Project budget to carry out recommended projects in the City’s Bicycle Transportation Plan, as well as other bicycle and pedestrian needs that may arise.
Recently Completed Bicycle Improvement Projects
1st Street Resurfacing Project, Phase 2
- Location: K Street to H Street
- Completed: 2023
- Improvements: The project included installation of Class II Bike Lane between K Street and I Street, pavement reconstruction, construction of accessible curb ramps, and crosswalk striping. Project cost is $1.2M.
- Location: E. Joiner Parkway from Twelve Bridges Drive to the southern City limit
- Completed: Project was completed in 2023
- Improvements: The project widened East Joiner Parkway, from Twelve Bridges Drive to the southern city limit border with Rocklin, from two lanes to four lanes, installed a landscape median island along E. Joiner Parkway, and installed a roundabout at the intersection of E. Joiner Parkway and Fieldstone Drive. The project included installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of E. Joiner Parkway and Westview Drive and in front of Fire Station 35, infilled missing sidewalks and curb ramps, installed additional street lighting, and installed 2 miles of dedicated bicycle/NEV lanes. Project cost: $8.1M.
Joiner Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Phase 2
- Location: Moore Road and 3rd Street
- Completed: 2024
- Improvements: The project included restriping of Class IV Bike Lane, pavement reconstruction, construction of accessible curb ramps, and crosswalk striping. Project cost is $1.9M.
Lincoln Boulevard Phase 3 UPRR Crossing Project
- Location: H Street and Lincoln Boulevard on 1st Street and 5th Street
- Completed: 2024
- Improvements: The project included restriping of Class II Bike Lane between H Street and Lincoln Boulevard on 1st Street, construction of accessible curb ramps, curb, gutter and sidewalk on 1st Street and 5th Street between H Street and Lincoln Boulevard. Project cost is $2.7M.
I Street Rehabilitation Project
- Location: 1st Street to 6th Street
- Completed: 2026
- Improvements: The project included installation of Class II Bike Lane, pavement reconstruction, construction of accessible curb ramps, and crosswalk striping. Project cost is $2.1M.
Current Bicycle Improvement Projects
Moore Road Class 1 Trail Project
- Location: Moore Road at State Route 65
- Timeframe: The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.
- Improvements: This project will construct a Class 1 trail under a State Route 65 bridge adjacent to Auburn Ravine. When the State Route 65 bypass was constructed, Moore Road was bisected, creating dead ends on either side of the bypass. The project will re-establish the connection of Moore Road for cyclists and pedestrians.
Ferrari Ranch Road Intersection Improvement Project
- Location: Ingram Parkway to McBean Park Drive and Sterling Parkway and Del Webb Boulevard
- Timeframe: The project is currently in design phase.
- Improvements: The project will install a roundabout on Ferrari Ranch Road at the intersections of Sun City Parkway, and Ingram Parkway. It will also include appropriate bicycles lanes and roadway entrance/exit ramps, repave Ferrari Ranch Road between Ingram Parkway and McBean Park Drive and install Class II bike lanes along the corridor.
E. Joiner Parkway & Del Webb Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project
- Location: Intersection of E. Joiner Parkway and Del Webb Boulevard
- Timeframe: The project is currently in preliminary design.
- Improvements: The project will install a roundabout in lieu of existing all-way stop sign controlled intersection, appropriate bicycle lanes and roadway entrance and exit ramps.
Brentford Circle Trail Crossings Project
- Location: Brentford Circle
- Timeframe: The project is currently in design phase. Anticipated start of construction is 2027.
- Improvements: The project will create trail crossings at two locations along Brentford Circle (near Forebridge Lane and Alberton Circle) that will include new accessible curb ramps, crosswalks, trail extensions and (possibly) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB).
- Location: Intersection of Brentford Circle and Caledon Circle
- Timeframe: The project is partially open to the public with full opening anticipated in December 2026.
- Improvements: The project includes construction of paved parking lot, playground and picnic area, restroom facility, soccer field, multipurpose court and pedestrian trail which connects to Brentford Nature Reserve Trail on the southern side of the park.
- Location: Intersections of Bella Breeze Drive and McCullogh Street/Cabra Street
- Timeframe: The project is currently under construction, with a partial opening planned for November 2026 and full opening anticipated in February 2027.
- Improvements: The project includes construction of gravel parking lot, playground and picnic areas, restroom facility, soccer field and perimeter pedestrian trail. It will also include striping of new crosswalks and restriping of existing Class II Bike/NEV Lanes on Bella Breeze Drive between Cabra Street and McCullough Street.
