The Cape Cod Commission (CCC) is working with partner organizations, municipalities, and citizens across the region to document and plan for improvements to existing bicycling facilities and, where and as possible, to help create a Capewide network of bicycling routes.

CCC Bicycle Planning Resources

Recent and past Commission plans, studies, and work related to bicycle route planning include:

• Current Cape Cod Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects (Revised March 2013)
   
• Presentation: Cape Cod Rail Trail - Proposed Extension - Barnstable and Yarmouth Public Meetings (February 2013)

• Compilation of the Cape Cod Regional Bicycle Wayfinding Design Guidelines (November 2012)
   
• Study: Bicycling on Woods Hole Road, Falmouth (September 2012)
   
• Cape Cod Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Recommendations Report (September 2011)
   
• Regional Transportation Plan 2012-2035 - Chapter 5: Bicycling & Pedestrian Issues (August 2011)

• A Guide to Public Transportation and Bike Route Options on Cape Cod (brochure produced by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, map prepared by the Cape Cod Commission; April 2011)

• A Plan for Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities in Harwich (January 2011)

• Bicycle Feasibility Study: Integrated Bicycle Plan for Cape Cod (National Park Service/Cape Cod National Seashore, in partnership with the Cape Cod Commission; August 2010)
  NOTE: The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) awarded this study a Planning Project Award in 2012.

• Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Bike Map (1999 brochure/map)

• Route 6A Alternate Modes Assessment (August 1995)

• Route 6A Bicycle Accommodation Study (August 1995)

Transportation Calendar

Transportation Announcements

Please consider using our "Bike Route Planning with Google Mapping" page.

External Resources

Cape Cod Rail Trail - Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Cape Cod National Seashore Bike Trails - National Park Service brochure, with maps

Outer Cape Bicycle Shuttle – Operates between South Wellfleet and Provincetown on weekends; includes route and schedule

MassBike - Cape Cod & Islands Chapter

Bicycle Transportation Planning & Design - Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) statewide information; includes links to maps and interactive mapping application