The Oregon Department of Transportation recently released a newly redesigned Oregon Coast Bicycle Route map; the first major refresh of the map in a decade.
[Above photo by Oregon DOT]
The Oregon Coast Bicycle Route is one of the most popular long-distance cycling routes in the United States, attracting local, national, and international visitors each year, the agency said.
The new map provides route guidance, tourism information, and important travel resources for cyclists navigating the Oregon coastal region – an area where cellular and internet service can often be unreliable.
[Editor’s note: In January 2025, the Adventure Cycling Association, in partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, announced a major expansion of the United States Bicycle Route System or USBRS, with four new routes being added in three states.]
“This map invites people on bicycles to experience Oregon’s stunning coastal landscape while providing essential information for a safe and enjoyable trip,” said Ian Davidson, Oregon DOT’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager, in a statement. “Paper maps remain timeless for riders planning and enjoying their rides on the coast.”
Across the country, state departments of transportation support a wide variety of bicycle-focused initiatives.
For example, the District of Columbia’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) in partnership with Amazon recently launched a new pilot project to support e-cargo bike package delivery in Washington, D.C.
During the 10-month pilot, Delivery Service Partners or DSPs will deliver Amazon packages to customers in Washington, D.C., using a fleet of up to 15 battery-powered e-cargo bikes equipped with a secure rear cargo hold, along with covered seating, a windshield, and windshield wipers, providing weather protection for DSP delivery associates, noted DDOT.
Meanwhile, the Virginia Department of Transportation recently released a revised Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan, providing a foundation for the development of a connected trail network for the Commonwealth, which will help support a broad range of active transportation efforts.
The plan – a culmination of over two years of research – combined public engagement and technical analyses, including a data inventory of over 1,500 current and 2,900 planned miles of trails across Virginia, plus spatial analyses and practical insights for local jurisdictions.
And the Utah Department of Transportation recently kicked off construction on the first project within the Utah Trail Network; a plan to build 2,600 miles of new paved trails and 500 miles of existing trails connecting communities statewide similar to how highways connect cities.
