Ready to hit the streets of Mississauga on two wheels?

Before you begin exploring Mississauga’s 500 kilometres of multi-use trails, park pathways, bike lanes and marked cycling routes on your bike, electric pedal-assist bicycles (e-bike) or electric kick-style scooters (e-scooter), remember to familiarize yourself with all necessary safety tips, rules and etiquette to ensure a positive experience for you and those around you.

Where you can ride

Cycle tracks

The City has installed its first set of cycle tracks this year. They can be found on Argentia Road, from Tenth Line West to Winston Churchill Boulevard, as well as on Matheson Boulevard, from Creekbank Road to Commerce Boulevard.

Cycle tracks are separate paths for cyclists, e-scooter and e-bike users. Cycle tracks are asphalt paths installed between the curb and the sidewalk.

Cycle tracks are for the one-way travel of cyclists and e-scooter and e-bike users only. They create a more comfortable environment for all road users.

Multi-use trails

Multi-use trails are wide asphalt trails in place of a sidewalk that are separated from the road and are typically next to major collector and arterial roads.

These are meant for the two-way travel of cyclists, pedestrians, and e-scooter and e-bike users.

Park trails

Park trails can be paved or unpaved trails in parks and conservation areas.

These are meant for the two-way travel of cyclists, pedestrians and e-bike users. Some park trails are available to e-scooter riders.

Bike lanes

Bike lanes are located on the road and marked with signs and pavement markings.

These are for the one-way travel of cyclists, e-scooter and e-bike users only.

Roads without bike lanes

These roads don’t have designated bike lanes.

Cyclists and e-bike users can use all roads. E-scooter users can only ride on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less.

Riding safety, rules and etiquette

Riders are reminded to stay safe, follow all rules of the road and obey shared trail etiquette.

• E-bike users must wear a helmet. Cyclists and e-scooter users must wear a helmet if under the age of 18. However, all riders are encouraged to wear a helmet for their safety.
• E-bike and e-scooter users must be 16 years old or older to ride a device.
• Check your speed when riding an e-bike or e-scooter. Maximum permitted speed for e-scooters is 24 km/h, and for e-bikes it’s 32 km/h.
• Be alert and stay aware of your surroundings. Obey all road rules, signage, traffic signals and stop signs. Do not ride on the sidewalk.
• Ride your bike, e-bike or e-scooter solo. Unless your device is built for two people, double riding is not permitted.
• Stay visible to drivers by ensuring your bike, e-bike and e-scooter has a working bell/horn, light and reflectors. You must have a light when riding at night.
• Be courteous to other trail users. Always keep to the right of the trail, particularly if you are traveling at a slower speed. If passing others, always pass on your left and use your bell or a signal before passing another cyclist or pedestrian.
• Be aware of others and don’t block the trail. If stopping for a break, pull off to the side or off of the trail completely.
• When approaching a sharp turn that obstructs your view on your bike, approach slowly, use your bell or give a verbal warning and proceed when clear to do so.
• Ride sober. Just like operating any other vehicle, it is illegal to ride an e-bike or e-scooter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Ontario.

Join the 2024 Bike Challenge

The Bike Challenge is a fun way to get active while giving back to your community. To participate, simply log the kilometres you ride on your bike until September. Your entry will be added to the total.

For every 50 kilometres you log, the City will plant one tree to count towards the One Million Trees program. Consider joining the City’s Community Rides, renting an e-bike or finding a new trail to ride to help you gain more distance.

Log your distance.

Try out the shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters

The City recently launched its first shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters in June 2024. Up to 300 e-bikes and 900 e-scooters are available for rent across Mississauga. You can find e-bikes and e-scooters for rent at designated stations, bike racks, poles or signposts across the city.

Download Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada’s mobile app from the App Store or Google Play and get set up to ride in a matter of minutes. The app will share more information about the cost, designated pick-up and drop-off locations, and how to unlock a device. The app will also share information on safety when riding, where you can ride and information on how to use each device.

Report a shared device

If you come across an improperly parked device, inappropriate riding behaviour or encounter any other issue, you can contact Bird Canada or Lime Technology Inc. using the contact information below:

Bird Canada (orange e-scooters, blue e-bikes):

• Phone: 1-866-205-2442
• Email: 311_mississauga@birdcanada.co
• Online Form: https://help.bird.co/hc/en-us/requests/new

Lime Technology Inc (white and green e-scooters and e-bikes):

• Phone: 1-888-546-3345
• Email: support@li.me
• Online Form: https://help.li.me/hc/en-us/requests/new

Learn more about cycling, e-bike and e-scooter rules and etiquette. Learn more about cycling in Mississauga.

Tags

• Active Transportation
• Cycling
• Public Safety