The City has been very proactive in developing non-motorized travel within Shaker.

We collaborated with Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) to develop a citywide Bike Route Plan. This plan, completed summer 2008, identifies a network of on-road bike routes that connect major points of interest in the City, such as parks, schools, and shopping areas. We are working to identify funding sources and install bike route and share-the-road signs.

We are also working with the City of Cleveland, University Circle, the City of Cleveland Heights and others to develop a Lake-to-Lakes Trail Plan for a multi-purpose trail that connects the Shaker Lakes and Lake Erie (and ultimately, the Towpath Trail along the Ohio and Erie Canal.).

The Warrensville/Van Aken Transit-Oriented Development Plan calls for improving that intersection to make it navigable by pedestrians and bicyclists in a safe and attractive manner.

There are bicycle racks at convenient locations throughout Shaker including at City Hall, the Police Station, Thornton Park, Heinen's, most RTA stations and Horseshoe Lake Park. And while it's not a non-motorized means of travel, the RTA is a great alternative to driving an individual vehicle, and is one of the unique benefits of living in Shaker!

Safety

Children under the age of 14 are required to ride their bike on the sidewalk. Persons 14 years of age and older may operate a bicycle on the roadways. Every person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right of way to all pedestrians.

All cyclists must obtain an annual bicycle license from the Police Department. Bike helmets are required for all riders over the age of 5 and may be purchased from the Health Department.

Where to Walk and Ride

Everywhere!—Approximately 200 miles of sidewalks and neighborhood streets with low speed limits provide numerous opportunities for all skill levels

Shaker Median Trail—1.5 mile paved trail runs along the south side of the Shaker Boulevard median between Warrensville and Sulgrave; includes benches, doggie waste bags, garbage cans, and mileage markers. ADA accessible. Connects to 1.5 miles of paved trails in Beachwood and Pepper Pike.

Horseshoe Lake Park Trail—trails in and around Horseshoe Lake Park total 1.3 miles. A combination of paved, gravel and boardwalk trails are located at the center of the park. Central paved path provides ADA access from parking area to picnic pavilions, natural playground, tree house, restrooms and rain garden. A paved trail leads from the center of the park, along South Park Boulevard and over the dam; this trail connects with the 1.4 mile Cleveland Heights trail along North Park Boulevard.

Library Loop Path—0.5 mile paved loop path travels around the Main Library, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, Sunrise Assisted Living and Around the World Playground; includes mileage markers.

Thornton Park Loop Path—0.25 mile packed gravel trail loops around the swimming pool and playground.

Southerly Park Fitness Trail—includes 17 fitness stations.

Resources

Safe Routes to School Travel Plan: Complete Plan
Safe Routes to School Travel Plan: Action Plan Recommendations
Shaker Heights On-Road Bicycle Route Plan (2008) Part 1: Plan text and maps
Shaker Heights On-Road Bicycle Route Plan (2008) Part 2: Typical signage and appendices
Lake-to-Lakes Plan
NOACA Bicycle Maps