• York Region Cycling Maps
• Richmond Hill Cycling Map
• Triplinx Transit Trip Planner

Bike Parking and Theft Prevention

Richmond Hill has free bike lockers and parking at some community facilities. These lockers are for cycling gear only. You are encouraged to bring your own lock. Park your bike for free when you visit the following places:

• Bayview Hill Community Centre
• Richvale Community Centre
• Rouge Woods Community Centre
• The Wave Pool
• Ed Sackfield Arena
• Central Library
• Operations Centre

All York Region residents can also register their bicycles with the York Regional Police. Once registered, you will be contacted in the case that your bike is recovered. For more resources on bicycle safety, visit the York Region Police’s information page.

• When walking or riding on shared trails, all users (pedestrians and cyclists) should keep to the right side of the trail, except when actively passing other users.
• Cyclists should slow down, control their speed, and always be mindful that there are different types of users present on the trail.
• Cyclists should always pass on the left. To do so, slow down, ensure the trail ahead of you is clear for passing, and alert other trail users (pedestrians and cyclists) by ringing your bell. Cyclists should give those that they are passing enough time to respond to their alert and watch for their reactions before proceeding.
• Don’t block the trail – if you need to stop, move off to the side so that you don’t impede the movement of other trail users.
• Always keep pets on short leashes to minimize tripping or impeding the movement of other trail users.

Since bikes are not equipped with turn signals or brake lights, cyclists should use hand signals to proactively communicate when they are going to turn, change lanes, or stop. Use the following hand signals to clearly communicate your intentions while riding:

Hand Signals
Stop		Before stopping, extend your left upper arm out to the left, parallel to the road and angle your forearm vertically downward.
Left Turn		Before making a left turn, extend your left arm straight out in the direction of the turn, parallel to the road.
Right Turn		Before making a right turn, extend your left upper-arm out to the left, parallel to the road and angle your forearm vertically upward.
Alternate Right Turn		Before making a right turn, you can also extend your right arm straight out in the direction of the turn, parallel to the road.