US Bicycle Route System
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AGENDA
Welcome & Introductions
Welcome & Introductions
Adventure Cycling Association â who we are
U.S. Bicycle Routes - background & overview
National Parks & Public Lands- destinations
Implementation Process - opportunities, endorsements, impact
Application & Designation â what it means
Case Studies
Question & Answer
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Photo:
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Dan Burden
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â¦through Adventure Cyclist magazine, the best bike travel magazine around, and The Cyclistsâ Yellow Pages, with thousands of listings of bicycle resources.
Photo:
ACA
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First, a bit of history.
In the 1800s, bicycles became a very popular vehicle for transportation & recreation. Over 125 years ago, the League of American Wheelmen (now
LAB) pushed for roads to be paved so that cyclists and other road users could travel from town to town and from farm to market without mud and muck hindering their progress. This Good Roads Movement founded by the League gave birth through the years to the extensive world-class road transportation network (and organizations such as AASHTO & FHWA) that serve our economy and way of life today.
In the 1900s, the automobile began replacing the horse & buggy and the bicycle as a preferred mode of transport. Bicycles continued to see quite a bit of use, but mostly for local & short-distance trips.
However, in the 1970s, the bicycle was rediscovered as a method of long-distance travel that facilitated travel beyond the local neighborhoods to places across the country that allowed people to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles, and to âdiscover the real Americaâ at a pace that allowed much greater interaction with their surroundings.
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In 1978, a Purpose and Policy for a system of US Bicycle Routes was established, and in 1982, two national routes were established. US Bicycle Route 1 (shown in red) was established in VA & NC, and US Bicycle Route 76 (shown in blue) was established in VA, KY, & IL.
However, after the establishment of these two routes, the system lay dormant, and no other US Bicycle Routes were established, even though the intervening years saw significant interest in long-distance bicycle travel and establishment of route networks by individual states and long-distance cycling organizations.
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Purpose of the US Bike Route System
âThe purpose of the U.S. bicycle route numbering and marking system is to facilitate travel between the states over routes which have been identified as being more suitable than others for cycling.â
âThe purpose of the U.S. bicycle route numbering and marking system is to facilitate travel between the states over routes which have been identified as being more suitable than others for cycling.â
- AASHTO; 1979, 2009
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/nbrn/AASHTOPurposePolicy.pdf
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The Vision
To encourage the development of a coordinated system of US bicycle routes across the country.
To encourage the development of a coordinated system of US bicycle routes across the country.
The Task Force is charged with developing a recommended national systems-level or corridor-level plan for use in designating potential future US bicycle routes.
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Began by developing an inventory of bicycle routes. Started with what we knew â ACA, MRT, ECG
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We used metro areas, transportation hubs and national destinations as a way to prioritize the corridors
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Then the task force assigned a numbering system to the corridors, determined numbering system was still the best option to accommodate future growth and alleviate potential naming conflicts with local trails, routes
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US Bicycle Route System is
A proposed national bike route network
A proposed national bike route network
Links urban, suburban, & rural areas
Uses appropriate bicycle facilities (roads, trails, streets)
Connects two or more states,
a state and an international border, or
one or more U.S. Bicycle Routes.
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And the USBRS
Promotes & enables interstate bicycle travel
Promotes & enables interstate bicycle travel
Connects scenic, cultural and/or historic destinations & attractions
Connects cities and transportation hubs
Has intrinsic scenic, historic or cultural values
AASHTO approves #designation, not the bike route
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What is bike travel
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Adventure Cyclings Role
Interstate coordination & communication
Interstate coordination & communication
Collaboration and partnership building
Technical assistance & training
Volunteer coordination
Updates to network map
Informing public of national progress
Providing access to state maps & U.S. Bicycle Routes
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Steps
Review Corridor Plan
Review Corridor Plan
Identify stakeholders, roles, and responsibilities
Determine Implementation model-who will do the work
Develop & document the route
Outreach & agreements with jurisdictions: county, municipal, public agencies
Sign-off from one adjoining state
Fill out the AASHTO Application
Promote the U.S. Bicycle Route
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Implementation Big Picture
Route applications submitted to AASHTO by State DOTs
Route applications submitted to AASHTO by State DOTs
Neighboring states submit together OR connect to an existing USBR or foreign country
Sign-off from DOTs
Installation of signs
Expansion of the system
Spur, alternate & loop routes to meet transportation needs
New routes & corridors over time
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It will be up to the states to adopt the corridor plan once itâs been approved by AASHTOâs Standing Committee on Highways.
Just because a corridor is not prioritized does not mean that it canât become part of the USBRS.
AASHTO has a process for designating national routes (more on this in a moment)
We hope signage develops over the years but realize this is dependent of funding and agency priorities. We hope to see growth of the USBRS now that a system is in place to support the development.
Implementation State by State
State & local agencies determine best approach
State & local agencies determine best approach
Route Identification
Coordination with transportation divisions, counties, land agencies, townships and MPOs
Also aligning routes with neighboring states
Who Does the Work?
Remember:
It will be up to the states to adopt the corridor plan once itâs been approved by AASHTOâs Standing Committee on Highways.
Just because a corridor is not prioritized does not mean that it canât become part of the USBRS.
AASHTO has a process for designating national routes (more on this in a moment)
We hope signage develops over the years but realize this is dependent of funding and agency priorities. We hope to see growth of the USBRS now that a system is in place to support the development.
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Michigan USBR 20 and 35
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USBR 20 and 35 seemed to be a logical starting point.
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USBR 20 route identification started in October 2008 shortly after the AASHTO BOD meeting.
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USBR 35 got started about a year later in November 2009, after someone within the USBR 35 Corridor heard me give a presentation on the State of Bicycling in Michigan in April 2009.
That presentation included a couple slides on USBR 20.
Both of these routes were viewed as âlow hanging fruitâ so to speak.â¦â¦â¦â¦
Maine
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Developing an Implementation Strategy
Opportunities
Opportunities
Prioritize & Collaborate
Guidelines for Route Selection
Develop Draft Route
Gain Local Agency & Jurisdiction Support
Follow Up & Finalizing
Map & Text
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Economic Impact of Bicycle Tourism Survey
1,300 survey participants; members & non
1,300 survey participants; members & non
Age: 50% between ages 40-70
97% took a trip within 3 yrs; 75% self-contained
Trip Length: 29% 1 week or less; 29% 1-2 weeks; 16% 15-30 days; 22% 30-90 days
Spending: 1/3 spent more than $75/day (47% spent $25-$75/day)
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The features that riders sought out the most were âlandscapes and/or scenic destinations,â such as National Parks, or hiking trails.
The features that riders sought out the most were âlandscapes and/or scenic destinations,â such as National Parks, or hiking trails.
There was also a high utilization of âhistoric sites,â âamenities,â such as hotels and restaurants, and âcultural events.â
The popularity of these features shows that cyclists are generally drawn to a community that has a rich culture, and beautiful scenery.
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Benefits of the USBR System
Economic Impact: brings millions of dollars into state and local economies
Economic Impact: brings millions of dollars into state and local economies
Transportation: Green, cost effective, provides a high rate of return
Health: Increases access, opportunities, and safety; reduces health risks
Environment: Decreases fuel consumption; promotes conservation and appreciation of natural surroundings
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Why the MOU with National Park Service is Important
Public Lands are destinations for bicycle travelers
Public Lands are destinations for bicycle travelers
AASHTO has no agreement with federal land managers
The U.S. Bicycle Route System is a coordination of cooperative agreements
Local buy-in equals local care of the network
Timely - Great Outdoors Initiative & National Park Service Call to Action
National Park Units are important to the success of the system
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Mississippi National River amp Recreation Area
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It must be so adventurous to go miles and miles on a bike..
Posted By: tercüme On: 02/10/12 1:08 PM