Knox County Bicycle Map

About this map
The Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program has developed
this map to assist residents and visitors in finding
appropriate routes to bicycle for recreation or for
transportation. The roads are classified according to
traffic volumes and speeds and the amount of space
on the road for bicyclists. What one bicyclist considers
a comfortable road may not be comfortable to another
bicyclist. This map enables people to choose routes
based on the road conditions they prefer. Most local
streets are not rated because they tend to have low traffic
volumes and speeds and are therefore comfortable for
most bicyclists.
This map also shows five bike routes between downtown
and various destinations. These routes represent the
recommended way to get from Point A to Point B. While
many of the streets aren’t ideal, bicyclists judged them to
be the best available in the area. Cue sheets are available
on our website.
Remember that conditions on the roads vary with time of
day and day of the week. Increased congestion during
rush hour and construction may call for extra caution.
Be prepared to make your own evaluation of traffic and
road conditions. The user of this map bears the full
responsibility for his or her own safety.
Knox County Bicycle Map
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Road Ratings
Roadway has shoulders or bike lanes, and low to moderate traffic volumes and speeds
Roadway has shoulders or bike lanes, and high volumes and speeds
Roadway has wide outside lanes or narrow shoulders, and low to moderate traffic volumes and speeds
Roadway has limited or no shoulders, and low to moderate volumes and speeds
At intersections, stay in the right-most lane that goes to
your destination. (e.g. If you’re going straight, don’t stay in
a right-turn-only lane.)
Roadway has limited or no shoulders, and moderate to high volumes and speeds
Map Features
Greenway/shared use path
1
Bike shop
A
KAT Park and Ride locations with bike lockers
Stay far enough from the curb to avoid hazards like
bad drain grates and broken glass. Stay at least 3’ from
parked cars to avoid getting hit if someone opens a car
door.
School
Public Parks
Knox County
City of Knoxville
Town of Farrgut
Use lights when biking after dark. A white headlight is
required, and a red taillight is recommended.
See inset map on reverse for details
Who are we?
The Bicycle Program is housed within the Knoxville
Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
and is staffed by a Bicycle Coordinator. The Coordinator
helps oversee implementation of the Bicycle Plan and
coordinates various programs. The Bicycle Advisory
Committee is made up of 12 citizens from Knox, Blount,
Sevier and Loudon counties. The committee’s duties
include overseeing implementation of the Bicycle Plan, as
well as updating the Plan, and promoting bicycling as a
means of transportation.
Riding on sidewalks is not recommended. If you do,
be very cautious at all driveways and road crossings.
Motorists do not expect bicyclists on sidewalks.
Resources
Bike Commute Guide
Thinking about biking to work but have some questions?
Check out our Bicycle Commute Guide, available on our
website.
Bike classes
Want to learn how to ride your bike safely and confidently
in traffic? We offer a class combining classroom learning
with on-bike exercises and a practice ride in traffic.
Check our website for the next scheduled class.
Street Maintenance
To report problems on streets within the City of
Knoxville, call 3-1-1 or 215-4311. To report problems on
streets in Knox County, call 215-HELP (5357).
Group rides
There are many opportunities to participate in group
bicycle rides. Call 675-BIKE to find out what rides are
going on.
Visit us online at
http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog.htm
for more information.
Funding for this map provided by:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
The Bike Zoo
Cedar Bluff Cycles
Earth Traverse Outfitters
Harper’s Bike Shop
River Sports Outfitters
Smoky Mountain Wheelmen
Tennessee Valley Bicycles
Bicycling tips
Bicycles are vehicles, so you have the same rights as
other drivers—but you also have to follow the same rules.
That includes stopping at red lights and stop signs. Never
ride against traffic.
Bike Shops
The Bike Zoo, 4445 Kingston Pike, 558-8455
1
Cedar Bluff Cycles, 9282 Kingston Pike, 692-1010
2
3
Earth Traverse Outfitters, 2815 Sutherland Ave, 524-0000
Harper’s Bike Shop, 118 Northshore Rd, 588-5744
4
River Sports Outfitters, 2918 Sutherland, 523-0066
5
Tennesee Valley Bicycles, 3905 Chapman Hwy, 579-3323
6
KAT Park and Rides with Bike Lockers
A Cedar Bluff, 9111 Executive Park Drive, Cedar Bluff Crossing
B Farragut, 11700 Campbell Lakes Road, off Campbell Station Road, behind Concord Cleaners
C Village Green Shopping Center, corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road
D Halls, 7114 Maynardville Pike, Halls Crossroads Shopping Center
For info on using a bicycle locker, go to www.knoxtrans.org or call 215-3815.
If you need your bike on both ends of your trip, don’t worry! All KAT buses are equipped with bike racks on the front. Check
out their website to see how easy it is to put your bike on the rack. KAT also has a great map that shows how to get to city
greenways on the bus. http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/kat/. See KAT website for bus schedules.