USBRS in Oregon and Michigan's Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference

I am presently at the Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference, participating in a full-day session entitled Connecting Mid America with Trails and Greenways. Not only am I learning about the various trail projects happening across the region (Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) I am hosting a 2 hour break-out session specifically focused on the U.S. Bicycle Route System.

Very exciting.

Especially since I just came off a full week in Oregon talking to the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, the Scenic Bikeways Committee, and Cycle Oregon. While it isn't surprising that Oregon is ready to engage in developing U.S. Bicycle Routes (after all the state has a very progressive attitude toward cycling), it is great to see progress.

And things really are heating up across the country, with Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, Michigan, Wisconsin all actively engaged in route development for the U.S. Bicycle Route System. Others are beginning to talk to us about process, including New Mexico, South Dakota, Missouri.

Who will be the first to develop a new U.S. bike route and submit an application?

photo of Ginny Sullivan courtesy of Ginny

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BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM is posted twice per month by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System.