US & State Bike Route Designation

Any Jurisdiction, Ohio

What Industry

Contributes $133 Billion annually to US Economy?

Supports nearly 1.1 Million jobs across the US?

Produces $53.1 Billion annually in retail sales and services?

Survey Says …

BICYCLING

What is a Bike Route?

• Connects urban, suburban & rural areas

• Facilities

• AASHTO

• NOT a construction project!

4 Proposed US Bike Routes in OhioUS Bike Route 21

– Lexington, KY- Cincinnati-Columbus-Cleveland

US Bike Route 25– Louisville, KY-Cincinnati-

Dayton-Toledo-DetroitUS Bike Route 30

– Detroit-Toledo-Cleveland-Erie, PA

US Bike Route 40– New York City-

Youngstown-Canton-Mansfield-

Ft. Wayne, IN

US Bike Route 50– Richmond, IN-Dayton-

Columbus-Newark-Steubenville-Pittsburgh, PA

US Bike Route 50

17 Proposed Ohio Bike Routes

• SBR 10 • SBR 20 • SBR 23 • SBR 28 • SBR 32 • SBR 39 • SBR 42 • SBR 47 • SBR 52

• SBR 62 • SBR 65 • SBR 68 • SBR 70 • SBR 71 • SBR 80 • SBR 92 • SBR 95

Why are Bike Routes Important?• Fosters economic

development

• Supports local businesses and tourism

• Helps regions grow– Draws new residents– Encourages tourism

How Do Bike Routes Make That Happen?

Kris SpauldingCo-owner of Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids Rapids

How Do Bike Routes Make That Happen?

Jeff DavisCafé Brioso, Columbus Ohio

The Assignment

We need your help• Review proposed routes in your jurisdiction• Contact me with route corrections - turn-by-

turn• Send a map too

Safety and Route Criteria

• Off road trails preferred• On-road factors:– Shoulder and lane widths– Pavement conditions– Speed limits– Car and truck traffic counts

ODOT will perform a final safety check on proposed route corrections

Feedback on Routes

Route Review

• Go to bike.ohio.gov

• Select

• Select to access TIMS

• Review the route

• Ride the route

• If it’s OK, you’re done! Email me and let me know

On the Horizon – Next Steps

Secure resolutions

Thank YouQuestions: Contact Name and Number