# D.C. Code § 50-1602: Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1602

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 50-1602
- **Heading:** Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / § 50-1602

## Text

(a) There shall be established in the District of Columbia a Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program to promote the safe and convenient use of the bicycle as a means of transportation and recreation.
(b) The scope of the program shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Planning and supporting road improvements for bicyclists, such as wide curb lanes, smooth shoulders, bicyclist-oriented signs and signals, and removal of hazards;
(2) Improving access for bicyclists on the road network and on all modes of public transportation;
(3) Monitoring construction and repair projects to ensure that no additional hazards or obstacles to bicyclists are created as the transportation system is built or rebuilt;
(4) Assisting, organizing, and coordinating the planning, design, construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of bicycle facilities, such as bicycle paths and bicycle lanes, both within and separate from the highway rights-of-way;
(5) Promoting the installation of secure and convenient bicycle parking facilities;
(6) Organizing safety education and training programs for young and adult bicyclists, as well as for motorists, to reduce bicycling accidents and foster safe use of bicycles; and
(7) Promoting effective traffic law enforcement to protect the rights of all road users and to encourage good bicycling habits.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 50-1601 § 50-1601. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1601.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1602 § 50-1602. Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1602.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1603 § 50-1603. Office of Bicycle Transportation and Safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1603.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1604 § 50-1604. District of Columbia Bicycle Advisory Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1604.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1605 § 50-1605. Helmet use requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1605.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1606 § 50-1606. Contributory negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1606.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1607 § 50-1607. Child safety helmet education program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1607.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1608 § 50-1608. Child safety helmet assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1608.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1609 § 50-1609. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1609.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1611 § 50-1611. Bicycle registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1611.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1612 § 50-1612. Bicycle rental information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1612.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1621 § 50-1621. Civil action for bicyclists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1621.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1631 § 50-1631. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1631.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1632 § 50-1632. Licensing; violations; identification numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1632.md)

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