Bus, Bike, Scoot

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Alternative Transportation

Nearly 20,000 people travel into the greater downtown area every day to work, and thousands more come just to have fun. Having plenty of transportation options makes it easier for everyone to get into and around The District with a minimum of fuss. Whether it’s by bus, bike, or by parking once and walking to multiple locations - smart transit choices help us all reduce traffic and parking congestion.

 

Go COMO - Buses

If you’re heading to work or heading to a football game, Go COMO – Columbia Transit offers a car-free, hassle-free option to get you into and around The District. CoMo Connect offers tracking apps for your iPhone or Android so you know when the next bus will show up and were. Check out the map and schedule here!

Biking BENEFITS

Biking is a quick and fun way to get to The District without having to worry about traffic or finding a parking space. Whether you’re a regular work commuter or simply biking in on a Saturday for lunch, you find the safest route with the fewest hills for your trip. Bikes are always welcome downtown but for the sake of our pedestrians, just remember to ride your bike in the street and walk your bike on the sidewalks.

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BIKE ROUTES

The City of Columbia Bike Map shows routes throughout the city, including ones with low to moderate vehicular traffic.

If you’re heading into The District, we recommend:

  • The MKT Trail: It’s a car-free route that’s your most scenic choice if you’re traveling in from the southwest.

  • Bike Boulevard: If you’re traveling in from the east, the Bike Boulevard runs from Stephens Lake Park, through the Stephens campus, onto the Wabash Bus Station on Tenth.

  • Rogers/Ash: We have any number of roads in The District marked with sharrows to encourage biking. Both Ash and Rogers are great options for east/west riders.

BIKE PARKING

The District sports over 150 bike racks plus a bike corral on South Ninth and another in the North Village Arts District. The city also offers a Bike Rack Cost-Share Program for businesses interested in providing public bike racks of their own, so many business have a small bike rack in front of their shop or restaurants.

BIKES ON BUSES

All Columbia Transit buses have bike racks on the front so your bike can be a great last minute option if you’d like to catch a bus. You can bike to the closest bus stop to add some kick to your lunchtime errands. Loading and unloading your bike is easy and if you’ve got a collapsible bike, you’re welcome to bring it on board with you.

BIKE RENTALS

With Columbia’s extensive trail systems and the MKT Trail leading right into The District, there are many places to rent mountain, road, or city bikes in town. For rentals in The District, try Pedego, nearby there is CycleX and Walt’s Bike Shop.

Scooters

Bird Scooters can be found all around the District during warmer weather. Just download the app, find a scooter and start cruising! Scooters must be ridden in the street and placed out of the public right of way on sidewalks.