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HR1319FEDERALUNKNOWN

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

December 18, 2024

recreationpublic landsinfrastructurebikingenvironment

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation directs federal agencies to prioritize the development of continuous bike routes of at least 80 miles, potentially increasing recreational infrastructure and tourism opportunities on federal lands for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cyclists and outdoor recreationists

They gain access to newly identified and promoted long-distance trail networks on federal lands.

Secretary of the Interior

Required to identify trails, manage public comments, and potentially install signage on lands under their jurisdiction.

Secretary of Agriculture

Required to identify trails, manage public comments, and potentially install signage on lands under their jurisdiction.

Hikers and horseback riders

Their existing trail access is protected by a mandate that new bike trails must not conflict with current multiple-use areas.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to identify and promote at least 20 long-distance biking trails on federal lands. The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture must select these trails within 18 months and publish a report on their findings within two years.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a 'long-distance bike trail' under this bill?
It must be a continuous route of at least 80 miles, primarily using dirt or natural surfaces, and must be consistent with existing land management requirements.
Will these new trails interfere with hiking or horseback riding?
The bill explicitly requires that identified trails must not conflict with existing uses, including hiking, horseback riding, or areas protected under the Wilderness Act.
How can the public provide input?
The bill requires the Secretaries to develop a formal process for members of the public to comment on the identification of trails and areas.

Why It Matters

This legislation directs federal agencies to prioritize the development of continuous bike routes of at least 80 miles, potentially increasing recreational infrastructure and tourism opportunities on federal lands for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Mandated Multi-Use Coordination

The bill explicitly codifies conflict avoidance with existing uses like the Wilderness Act, suggesting a legislative effort to preemptively address potential friction between biking and other recreational groups.

Secretary of the InteriorSecretary of Agriculture

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