Derby City scored 43 out of 100 on Walk Score’sLink this bikeability meter, deeming it a “somewhat bikeable” city.

Our score is determined by four components: bike lanes, hills, destinations and connectivity, and bicycle mode share. Wondering what all that means? Let’s bike it out.

🛣️ Bike lanes

Walk Score rates this category on the total length of bike paths and lanes. Did they share any details on our ranking in this area? Learn more about local bike routes or plan a bike commute.

🏔️ Hill score

Hilliness is based on the steepest grade within our area, calculated using the National Elevation Data set from the United States Geological Survey (USGC).Is this an acronym? If so spell it out first. Play with the USGS’ interactive map to learn more about nearby topography.

🗺️ Destinations and connectivity

This uses our city’s Walk Score, which measures whether or not you need a car to run daily errands.Nice visual! Derby City scored a 34, but neighborhoods like Phoenix Hill, Central Business District, and Highlands scored higher.

While you may need a vehicle to get around most of Louisville, the bus system's "Bikes on Board" program makes it easier to get around.

🤝 Bicycle mode share

This category takes into account the social nature of bicycling. Even though Louisville doesn't have tons of bicycling infrastructure, more cyclists mean more drivers are aware of bicycles — which makes roadways safer. Learn more about bike safety, including laws and reporting incidents.I wonder if there's something we can link to about bike/car etiquette or rules.

If there were a score for "best bike racks" we'd get a 100. | Photo by LOUtoday

🚲 How can we boost our score?

Our city is already taking steps (er, pedals?) LOVEtowards becoming more bike-friendly with initiatives like rightsizing roads to better accommodate bike lanes and pedestrians.

We can also boost our community score byjoining one of these cycling organizations.

Don't have a bike yet? Rent one or support one of these local bike shops:

Falls City Community Bikeworks, 1217 Logan St.
Grit Cycling, 2020 S. Preston St.This is my shop!
On Your Left Cycles, 625 Baxter Ave.