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Active Transportation
Why bike? Why walk?
Save time, save money, improve your health, help your community, and have fun!
Biking and walking are two great ways to access many destinations in Milwaukie. At a moderate pace it takes just 10 minutes to bike about 2 miles or walk a half mile. Downtown, the Milwaukie Marketplace, your local school or park, are all just a short bike ride or walk away. Whether you are considering biking or walking for your health or the health of the environment, there are two easy ways to squeeze exercise into your day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, just 30 minutes a day or moderate activity can dramatically improve and extend your life. The latest research shows that biking or walking instead of driving short distances has significant long-term health benefits.
By Bike
- It's easier to bike in Milwaukie than you might think. Find out more at the Bicycling in Milwaukie page!
- In 2007, Portland’s Office of Transportation Options created Milwaukie’s very own Milwaukie Bike Map!
- Learn about cycling events, resources and organizations in the Portland area, go to Metro’s Bike There
- Plan your own trip by bike with Google's Bicycling option!
- Participate in the region's annual Bike Commute Challenge along with your co-workers.
By Foot
- Milwaukie is a Walker’s Paradise, according to Walk Score. Find out more about walking destinations around Milwaukie on the Pedestrian Information Page.
- Learn about walking events and activities and discover 50 treks in and around Portland and Vancouver at Metro’s Walk There
- Part of the 40-Mile Loop, the Springwater Corridor Trail is a multi-use trail that connects several parks and open spaces accommodates walkers, joggers, hikers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and strollers. For more information including a description, map, and facilities, visit the Portland Parks and Recreation page.
- The Trolley Trail is a six-mile trail that will serve as the western portion of a 20-mile regional loop trail (connecting with the Springwater Corridor and the I-205 trails). For more information, visit the HHPR project webpage.
- For more information about the City's policies and priorities for pedestrian improvements, view the Pedestrian Element section of the Transportation System Plan.
- Outside Resources - For more information on walking in Milwaukie and the region, visit:
Milwaukie has the advantage of being a key transit hub for North Clackamas County. Visit the Transportation Options page for information regarding trip planning and other transporation services available in Milwaukie.
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