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Title: History of US Bicycle Routes


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History of US Bicycle Routes
In 1970s interest in long distance bicycle
travel proliferates
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History of US Bicycle Routes
  • In 1978 AASHTO establishes US Bicycle Routes

Developed policies guidelines Used same
framework processes as US Highway System
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First US Bicycle Routes designated in 1982 But no
routes designated since
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The Vision
Develop a coordinated and connected network of
bicycle routes across the entire United States
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Create a corridor plan for a network of bicycle
routes that connects states on regional and
national levels, spurs the development of new
routes, and creates alternative transportation
options. Work with State DOTs and other agencies
through AASHTO to assist and encourage
development and adoption of these routes. Educate
the public on a national and local level, with
the potential of increased bicycle mode share for
transportation and recreation.
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The Power of Designation
  • The street or route name changes, but the
    designation goes on and on...
  • With a consistent route designation, travelers
    can follow a route
  • Across town
  • Across the state
  • Across the country!

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AASHTO Task Force on US Bicycle Routes
  • State Traffic Engineers
  • Iowa, Oregon, Mississippi, West Virginia
  • Roadway Design Engineers
  • State of Maryland, City of Springfield, MO
  • State Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinators
  • South Carolina, Pennsylvania
  • Federal Highway Administration
  • Bicycle Route Organizations
  • Adventure Cycling Association
  • East Coast Greenway
  • Mississippi River Trail

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Organizations Supporting US Bicycle Routes
  • AASHTO
  • Adventure Cycling Association
  • USDOT - FHWA
  • Bikes Belong
  • American Public Works Association
  • League of American Bicyclists
  • America Bikes
  • American Trails
  • Alliance for Bicycling Walking
  • SRAM
  • Association of Pedestrian Bicycle Professionals
  • National Center for Bicycling Walking
  • The Lazar Foundation
  • Education Foundation of America
  • Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center
  • New Belgium Brewing Company

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PHASE 1
  • Collect, compile and review information on
    existing and proposed multi-state bicycle routes
  • Completed in 2005
  • Report available at www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs

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Phase 1 - Collection of data on existing or
proposed State, Regional, and Local Routes
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PHASE 2
  • Develop recommended corridors to comprise a
    logical national system
  • Corridors are about 50 miles in width
  • Corridors are flexible - can change if needed
  • Produce a map of the draft U.S. Bicycle Corridor
    Plan

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Phase 2 Corridor Criteria
  • Identify
  • Continuous routes
  • Routes of regional national significance
  • Historic transportation corridors
  • Popular regional / national cycling routes
  • Connect
  • Population centers
  • Primary destinations
  • Scenic corridors

www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs
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Starting Point
Inventory of routes overlaid by the proposed
corridor system
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PHASE 3
  • Develop a logical system of designations for U.S.
    bicycle routes
  • Assign appropriate designations to each corridor
  • Clearly identify corridor
  • Accommodate future expansion extension

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Proposed Route Designations
  • Five different proposals developed
  • 1 or 2 digit (similar to US highways)
  • 1 digit low 2-digit
  • Single letter (alphabetical)
  • Name/Abbreviation (of route name)
  • Letter / number combination

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The results will be more transportation options,
more people cycling, better health for Americans,
and a cleaner environment.
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We are writing to express our strong support for
a U.S. Bicycle Route System As enthusiastic
cyclists, we believe that such a system has many
important merits. Congressman Jim
Oberstar Chairman, Transportation
Infrastructure Committee Congressman Peter
DeFazio Chairman, Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit
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Implementation
  • State local agencies determine best route along
    each corridor
  • Local organizations can help
  • Route applications submitted to AASHTO by State
    DOTs
  • Develop wayfinding tools
  • Maps, signs, trailblazing
  • Expansion of the system
  • Spur loop routes
  • New routes corridors

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Implementation
  • 30 State DOTs DC are working on establishing US
    Bicycle Routes
  • Varying levels of progress interest
  • Regional meetings of states to work out
    connectivity share ideas / support
  • Concerns
  • Funding (signs, maps, etc)
  • Resources (staff, survey)
  • Risk management

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Implementation State by State
  • State local agencies determine best approach
  • Identify assess suitable routes within each
    corridor
  • Coordinate with transportation divisions,
    counties, townships and MPOs
  • Utilize local cycling organizations volunteers
  • Align routes with neighboring states

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Most routes will be on existing roads and
facilities.
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Virginias USBR 1 76 Part of their
State Bike Plan Realigned Routes in 2007 Signed
throughout state VA Bike Federation uses USBR 1
76 for events and club rides
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Michigan Volunteer groups identified best
routes along corridors performed outreach to
local agencies Much of proposed route is on
county local roads May see approved routes as
soon as 2011
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US Bicycle Route Signing
  • Sign design established in 1978 MUTCD
  • 'Bike' equivalent to the US Highway shield

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US Bicycle Route Signing
  • New design recommended by US Bicycle Route Task
    Force NCUTCD
  • Submitted to FHWA

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US Bicycle Route Signing
  • Signing similar to other numbered routes
  • Trailblazing
  • Guidance
  • Reassurance

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Bicycle Route Signing
  • 2009 MUTCD added many new bicycle guide signs
  • NCUTCD working on additional signs
  • Also may be used on USBRs

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US Bicycle Routes Web Site
www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs
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