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The U.S. Bicycle Route
System
Background, Vision &
Implementation
November, 2010
Created by
Ginny Sullivan
Adventure Cycling Association
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Overview
• Who is Adventure Cycling Association
• National Update• AASHTO Task• USBRS Vision • AASHTO Process/Signs • State Progress• Resources • Draft Criteria• Implementation• Routes, Trails &
Greenways in Partnership
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Adventure Cycling: Who We Are
• “America’s Bicycle Travel Experts”
• Started as Bikecentennial in 1973
• Largest cycling membership group in North America: 44,000+ globally
• Non-profit mission: to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle
• 28 staff and many volunteers
• Outside Magazine ’08 Best Place to Work
• Create some of the best bike route maps, publications, special cycling routes (40,000+ miles) in North America
• Fantastic bike adventures and education
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40+ Tours• Southern Tier –Van
Supported• VansAm on the
TransAm• Heart of the UGRR• Pueblos to Peaks• C&O/GAP
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• Conversion to GIS• GPS Waypoints• Elevation profiles
• Technology & the future• Maps Working Group• Waterproof, Tear-proof
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http://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/07/us-bicycle-route-system-begins-connecting-america.html
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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.”
CongressmanJim Oberstar, Chairman,Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Congressman Peter DeFazio, Chairman,Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
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National Organizations Supporting the USBRS
The Education Foundation of America
The Lazar Foundation
American Public Works Association
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** A Nation of Networks **
** Connected and convenient interstatebike travel from city center to countryside **
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History of US Bicycle RoutesHistory of US Bicycle RoutesIn 1970’s interest in
long distance bicycle travel
picks up
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First US Bicycle routes
designated in 1982
*US Bicycle Route 1 (red)
*US Bicycle Route 76 (blue)
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No routes
designated
since
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Began Project late 2003
Staff Support 2005
** AASHTO Approval 2008 **
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The Vision
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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• Pennsylvania state designated routes
• Adventure Cycling’s Northern Tier not shown
ArkansasMemphis to Fort Smith cross state route from the Dept. of Parks & Tourism
US-70, 49, 107, 64, AR-147, 50, 70, 1, 284, 306, 38, 31, 319, 60, 236, 89, 10, 176, 9, 154, 7, 155, 22
Per advocacy groups
AR-7 a western-central north-south route
US-71 western side north-south route
AR-1 eastern side north-south route
US-62 northern side east-west route
US-82 southern side east-west route
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Arizona - NO DESIGNATED CROSS STATE ROUTESDescription of possible routes based on suitability map
Route
US-160 US-89 to eastern border
AZ-264 US-160 to eastern border
AZ-87 AZ-264 to AZ-260
US-191 US-160 to southern border
US-163 US-160 to northern border
AZ-85 I-8 to southern border
AZ-86 AZ-85 to I-19
AZ-286 AZ-86 to southern border
AZ-95/US-95 AZ-72 to I-8
US-93 Hoover Dam to US-60
US-60 I-10 to US-93
US-89 I-40 to northern border
US-60 US-70 to eastern border
US-70 US-60 to eastern border
US-89A US-89 to northern border
AZ-389 US-89A to northern border
US-8 Western border to I-10
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Florida - NO DESIGNATED CROSS STATE ROUTES
No cycling suitability map
Doesn’t include ACA routes
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MinnesotaTaconite State Trail
Paul Bunyan State Trail
Soo Line Trail
Minnesota Valley State Trail
Willard Munger Trail
Luce Line State Trail
Central Lakes Trail
Heartland State Trail
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Put it all together…
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Inventory of existing routes overlaid by the proposed corridor system
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Most routes will be on existing roads and facilities.
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USBR M1-9 MUTCD
USBR M1-9AlternateNCUTCD
2009
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Implementation: Big PictureRoute applications submitted to AASHTO by
State DOTs– Neighboring states submit together OR connect to
an existing USBR or foreign country– Include maps and route descriptions – Sign-off from DOTs
• Installation of signs & trailblazing• Expansion of the system
– Spur, alternate & loop routes– New routes & corridors
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Implementation: State by State• State & local agencies determine best
approach – Route Identification– Road Assessments– Coordination with transportation divisions,
counties, townships and MPOs– Also aligning routes with neighboring states
• Who Does the Work?- Volunteers, bicycle and/or trail advocates - Agency staff
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State Progress
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/nbrn/USBRSStatusReport.pdf
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Virginia’s
USBR 1 & 76
- Part of their State Bike Plan
- Realigned Routes in 2007 – work in progress…
- Signed through much of state
- VA Bike Federation uses USBR 1 & 76 for events and club rides
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Michigan: USBR 20 and 35• Local Interest and Support
• Mix of existing facilities plentiful
•Multi-Use Pathways•Paved Shoulders•Low-volume roads
• Interest from adjacent States
•Volunteers from Michigan Trails and Greenway Alliance and a Corridor Committee of city managers/planners
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Ohio Kentucky Indiana
• Ohio: working on USBR 25 using rails trails to ease the need for multiple jurisdictional agreements
• Kentucky: first priority is realignment of USBR 76 then will work on USBR 25 in partnership with OH
• Indiana: drafting a route for USBR 35 since Michigan is working on this route currently.
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Oregon & Washington
Cycle Oregon is helping the DOT determine routes to implement
Bicycle Alliance of Washington is bringing the WS DOT on board
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Long Trail & Partner
Perspectives
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Mississippi River Trail
Goal: A transportation corridor that helps recreational cyclists gain access to State and National Parks, Wild Life Refuges, & Cultural and Heritage sites
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What are your state opportunities?
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• Agreement by DOT• Coordination with Neighboring States• Identification of partners, volunteers and supporters• Review of community and MPO bicycle plans, Greenways
and Trails maps • Determine a DRAFT route, have communities
review/suggest• Resolutions of Support of routes by state and local
governments• Application to AASHTO for route number• Development of wayfinding tools – signage, pavement
markings, public maps
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Process in Most States
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• AASHTO & Task Force Liaison• Corridor Plan Map• Meeting Coordination• Training & Mapping• USBRS Blog Social Media • News & Updates • Forums for discussion• Links to Important Sites• Contacts & Stakeholders• Future GeoDatabase
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Resources Available
• Background Info• AASHTO Application &
Instructions• AASHTO Purpose &
Policy• Sample Criteria• Road Assessment tools• Research & Studies• Benefit Handouts
• Steps for Designation & Flowchart
• Guide to Gaining Agency Support
• Template Resolution of Support
• How to Form an Implementation Committee
www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs
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Benefits of the USBRS http://bit.ly/USBRSBenefits
• Economic Impact: – Millions of dollars can be
brought into state economies.
• Transportation: – Green, cost effective, high
rate of return
Health: Increase access, safety, reduces
health risks
Environmental: Decrease fuel consumption,
conservation, appreciate natural surroundings.
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FL-GA Route Criteria (Draft) - Heart• Has intrinsic scenic or cultural quality
• Supports natural connections between adjoining states, Canada, and Mexico
• Accesses destinations with high tourism potential and scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational values
• Includes or intersects regional and local bicycle routes, including roadways and shared use paths that are suitable for touring bikes
• Provides services and amenities such as restaurants, overnight accommodations (including camping), bicycle shops, and convenience/grocery stores at appropriate intervals
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FL-GA Route Criteria (Draft) – Spine• Reasonably direct route connecting cities or attractions
along the corridor
• Even distribution of north/south and east/west routes, consider population density and availability of suitable roads & trails
• Can be linked to major metropolitan areas, key attractions and transportation hubs
• Meets design and operational criteria for bicycle facilities
• Ferry or shuttle crossings have regularly scheduled service available to cyclists and alternate routes available when out of service (seasonal) or infrequent
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Important Web Links• General Information www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs • AASHTO Special Committee on Route Numbering
http://cms.transportation.org/?siteid=68 • National Corridor Plan Map
www.adventurecycling.org/corridorplanmap • Inventory Report
www.adventurecycling.org/usbrsinventoryreport• Task Force Criteria
www.adventurecycling.org/corridorplancriteria• US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood on Fast Lane
http://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/07/us-bicycle-route-system-begins-connecting-america.html
• Discussion Forums http://www.adventurecycling.org/forums/index.php#5
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Your thoughts? www.adventurecycling.org
Ginny Sullivan, Adventure Cycling(406) 721-1776 x [email protected]
Richard Moeur, AZ [email protected]
Jim McDonnell, [email protected]