Topic: High Country cycling plan
Do you ride a bicycle for recreation or transportation? Or are you a non-rider who would ride on the road if safer routes were available?
The High Country Council of Governments wants to hear from active and aspiring cyclists of all ages and abilities as it develops a regional bike transportation plan.
A 23-question citizen survey has been developed to gather input on current cycling use, challenges, and desired improvements. It’s available online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HighCountryBikePlanSurvey through May 4th.
Results from the survey will be used by a regional committee currently working on a comprehensive cycling plan for Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes Counties.
The plan will help improve safety, access, and mobility for cyclists by developing a network of designated routes that connect municipalities and other major destinations in the region.
The plan will also identify needed improvements to existing roadways, prioritize the improvements, and develop a signage plan to mark the identified routes.
The High Country Council of Governments is a voluntary association of seven counties and 19 towns located in the northern mountains of North Carolina.
