Find Your CityChesapeake
Virginia, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: South
21
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2901 cities — 39th percentile
In the U.S.
In the South
In Virginia
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Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2025 was 30.
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People
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
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Core Services
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
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Retail
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
Access to major transit hubs.
Chesapeake, VA
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Chesapeake. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
