http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/cycle-cross-country-with-adventure-cycling/ Cycling News, Gear, Nutrition and More... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:00:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/cycle-cross-country-with-adventure-cycling/comment-page-1/#comment-14667 Interstate bike route system in development - RoadCycler.com Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:14:45 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/08/cycle-cross-country-with-adventure-cycling/#comment-14667 [...] Adventure Cycling is at it again, and in a very good way.  They are working directly with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to help in the planning of an official interstate bike system.  The AASHTO Task Force was charged with developing a national corridor-level plan and designation system that transportation agencies can utilize for the development of bicycle routes.  What this means for you and me is much more support on a federal level for cyclists.  While this doesn’t mean that the system will be a massive trail network, it does suggest an effort to utilize existing roads and trails by making them more bike friendly. Cycling routes create viable transportation alternatives and positively impact rural economies. Well-planned bike routes also provide places for citizens to exercise & explore, offering a great opportunity for improving health and well-being, as well as connecting people to the landscapes and cultures of our fabulous country. [...] [...] Adventure Cycling is at it again, and in a very good way.  They are working directly with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to help in the planning of an official interstate bike system.  The AASHTO Task Force was charged with developing a national corridor-level plan and designation system that transportation agencies can utilize for the development of bicycle routes.  What this means for you and me is much more support on a federal level for cyclists.  While this doesn’t mean that the system will be a massive trail network, it does suggest an effort to utilize existing roads and trails by making them more bike friendly. Cycling routes create viable transportation alternatives and positively impact rural economies. Well-planned bike routes also provide places for citizens to exercise & explore, offering a great opportunity for improving health and well-being, as well as connecting people to the landscapes and cultures of our fabulous country. [...]

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