Streets - All streets can be used by bicyclists. Bicyclists must be aware of the character of traffic and roadway on each street and evaluate the degree of risk they are willing to accept in sharing the roadway with other traffic. The most suitable streets have wide outside lanes, low traffic speed, low traffic volume, few high-volume cross streets and driveways, and no obstacles in the path of the bicycle such as storm water grates and uneven pavement. Nearly all local residential streets are suitable for bicycling.

Bike Lanes - Approximately 4 miles of streets have lanes designed for bicyclists.

Bike Routes - Streets that the City Traffic Engineer has deemed suitable for bicyclists and that provide access to major destinations and continuity to travel across several neighborhoods have been designated as bike routes. Approximately 57 miles of streets are designated and signed as bike routes.

Bicycle Paths - Bicycle paths are provided on the MSU campus.

Shared Roadways - Streets that have high speeds and/or traffic volumes and are suitable for experienced bicyclists are signed with SHARE THE ROAD signs.

Multipurpose Paths - Off-Street paths for joint use of such non-motorized travel modes as bicycling, roller-blading, running, and walking are maintained by the Springfield/Greene County Parks Department. Signs indicate where multipurpose paths intersect with the street system.