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 Ohio US Bike Route 21 –Lexington, KY- Cincinnati- Columbus-Cleveland US Bike Route 25 –Louisville, KY-Cincinnati- Dayton-Toledo-Detroit US 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 Spaulding Co-owner of Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids Rapids

How Do Bike Routes Make That Happen? Jeff Davis Café 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.govbike.ohio.gov Select Select to access TIMS Review the route Ride the route If it’s OK, you’re done! me and let me know

On the Horizon – Next Steps Secure resolutions

Thank You Questions: Contact Name and Number