Approval for 50,000-mile bicycle route network in US

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Approval for 50,000-mile bicycle route network in US

par Oyez Oyez » Mer Oct 29, 2008 12:30 pm

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The plan to create a national system of bicycle routes covering more than 50,000 miles on roads and trails is gathering momentum.

A nationwide group of state and federal transporation officials has approved a National Corridor Plan that sets the framework and guidelines for developing the U.S. Bicycle Route System.

The idea, as spelled out by participant Adventure Cycling Association, is to create a system of interconnected bike routes in the US that crosses state borders and connects urban, rural and suburban regions.

As you can see from this draft map, the corridors would include the TransAmerica Trail, the Northern Tier and Southern Tier cross-country routes, the East Coast Greenway, the Mississippi River Trail, the Underground Railroad trail and many more ...

Author: Gene Bisbee
Category: Main Page Bike Touring
Publish Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:50:05 -0700



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[BigJay]

par BigJay » Mer Oct 29, 2008 12:56 pm

Une coche au-dessus de la route verte au point de vue distance!

[Evil Sylvain]

par Evil Sylvain » Mer Oct 29, 2008 9:35 pm

Les américains ils l'ont l'affaire!