Bike Routes
Savannah’s off-street bike lanes serve daily commutes and recreation alike, with routes designed to handle humidity and heavy summer traffic.
The Bay Street corridor features dedicated buffered bike lanes from the Starland District to the Historic District, protected by bollards and curbs where space allows. These lanes connect to the East Bay Street Greenway, a paved off-street path running parallel to the Savannah River and feeding into the Cross City Trail—a 12-mile network linking Midtown to Skidaway Island. Shaded sections under live oaks are sparse but expanding; most stretches require sun protection after 10 a.m.
For practical commuters, routes like the Old Skidaway Road segment on State Route 194 include wide shoulders and intermittent bike lanes, though full separation ends before the island’s residential zones. The city’s 2020 Bike Master Plan prioritizes shaded corridors and rest stops with water fountains in high-heat zones, though implementation remains phased. Reliable bike lockups exist near Skidaway Island State Park and the Oatland Island center, but availability drops during weekend events.
Local routes intersect with regional networks like Georgia State Bicycle Route 5, which runs from the South Carolina border through Savannah to St. Simons Island. Sections near the Port of Savannah include shared-use paths with heavy truck traffic—avoid these during rush hours. Cyclists report reliability issues with hydration stations outside peak tourist seasons; carrying two liters per person in summer is standard practice among regular commuters.
