Bicycle Route Planning on Cape Cod using Google Mapping

The following links show potential on-road bicycle routes connecting major destinations on Cape Cod using Google's mapping service. Some non-roadway alternatives (such as the Cape Cod Canal multi-use path are not shown). The goal of establishing these routes is to provide for the "best" bicycle travel within, among, and through the attractive areas of the Cape while avoiding narrow and busy roads such as Route 6A or Route 28.

These alternatives provides direct access to major roads and do not require cyclists to travel more than about one and a half times the distance that would be traveled if the cyclist stayed on the major road. Additionally, the alternate route still provides a showcase for the scenic and historic qualities of the area.

Town planning officials and concerned citizens are invited to comment and provide suggestions on specific routing. The mid-term goal is to provide online maps and on-road signage to inform the public (both to help cyclists with wayfinding and to alert motorists of potential bicyclists). Longer-term, those segments of the routes that pose the greatest difficulty in safely biking then will be considered for improvements or for the develpment of other alternatives.

See how YOU can edit bike bike route maps

Northside Bicycle Route Planning:
"Route 6B"
- Cape Cod Canal to Rock Harbor

Southside Bicycle Route Planning:
"Route 28B"
- Woods Hole to Chatham Light

How to Edit Google bike route maps

Be a planner! You can modify the route shown on the Google map by clicking our mouse on the purple line and dragging the route to other roadways.

When you're done modifying the route, just go to the upper right of the Google map window and click on the word "Link"

You'll see a window that includes text for copying into email messages

When you're finished, email the "Link" text to (send to email address).


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