Bike/Ped Memphis

10/29/2026

Asphalt Magnolias

Sustainable things take time. Consider the native Southern Magnolia tree (Magnolia grandiflora), which takes decades to flourish and flower, versus an invasive Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), native to China and Taiwan, that can mature in a few years. The Southern Magnolia will provide a generational habitat and support to countless species, including yourself. The Tree of Heaven will host invasive pests, damage your home, kill surrounding plants, and be nearly impossible to eradicate....

Sustainable things take time. Consider the native Southern Magnolia tree (Magnolia grandiflora), which takes decades to flourish and flower, versus an invasive Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima),…

08/20/2026

Read to learn more about Idlewild Elementary School's second Bike Bus event!

08/06/2026

The City of Memphis Bikeway & Pedestrian Program is excited to announce that there is a new Program Manager! See the blog post below to learn more about the Programs new Manager, Nick Wiggins.

07/09/2026

The Bikeway & Pedestrian Program has been working hard to update our websites project statuses and Bikeway Network Map. Click the link to learn more!

This summer, the City of Memphis Bikeway & Pedestrian Staff have been updating our website. Specifically, the current project pages and the Bikeway Network Map. Project Updates The project sect…

06/29/2026

The fourth of July is this weekend and there are many events in Memphis to celebrate! Below is a list of a few of these events. The City of Memphis Bikeway & Pedestrian Program encourages you to bike to these fourth of July events! Biking to these events allows you to spend less time worrying about parking and more time enjoying the holiday.

The fourth of July is this weekend and there are many events in Memphis to celebrate! Below is a list of a few of these events. The City of Memphis Bikeway & Pedestrian Program encourages you t…

06/17/2026

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. In celebration of Juneteenth this Friday, the Bikeway & Pedestrian Program would like to highlight influential Black cyclists in American history.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas,…

05/13/2026

The City of Memphis invites community members to attend the upcoming Bikeway & Pedestrian Advocacy Committee (BPAC) meeting on Wednesday, May 20th. Learn more about BPAC and this upcoming meeting below!

The City of Memphis invites community members to attend the upcoming Bikeway & Pedestrian Advocacy Committee (BPAC) meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 10:30AM. BPAC meetings are held quarterly a…

05/06/2026

May is National Bike Month, and Memphis is rolling out a full calendar of events to celebrate! Whether you’re a daily commuter, a casual rider, or interested in cycling, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

May is National Bike Month, and Memphis is rolling out a full calendar of events to celebrate! Whether you’re a daily commuter, a casual rider, or interested in cycling, there are plenty of ways to…

05/04/2026

May is National Bike Month, and to celebrate, the City of Memphis wants to see citizens’ snapshots of their fellow Memphians riding bicycles. Check out our blog post for more details. Happy Bike Month!

May is National Bike Month, and to celebrate, the City of Memphis wants to see citizens’ snapshots of their fellow Memphians riding bicycles. Everyone who participates in this event will win a free…