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S. 3264Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

Sponsored by Ben Ray LujánSen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
Introduced November 18, 2021

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The Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to identify and develop a network of long-distance bike trails on federal lands. It requires at least ten existing trails of 80 miles or more and ten additional areas where such trails could be created, using existing routes where possible. The agencies may produce maps, signage, and promotional materials for these trails, and must publish a report on their progress within two years. The bill mainly affects federal land managers, cyclists, and related stakeholder groups.

Key Provisions

  • Identify a minimum of 10 existing long‑distance bike trails (80+ miles) on federal land, using current trails and roads where feasible
  • Identify at least 10 additional areas with potential for new long‑distance bike trails and coordinate with stakeholders on feasibility and resources
  • Allow the responsible Secretaries to create and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials for each identified trail
  • Require the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, to publish a report listing the identified trails within two years of the law’s enactment

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December 2, 2021

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Introduced in Senate

November 18, 2021

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

November 18, 2021

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

December 2, 2021

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Introduced in SenateIssued November 18, 2021

II

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 3264

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 18, 2021

Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

A BILL

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act.

2.

Definitions

In this Act:

(1)

Federal land

The term Federal land means—

(A)

land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and

(B)

National Forest System land.

(2)

Long-distance bike trail

The term long-distance bike trail means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails, that—

(A)

is not less than 80 miles in length on Federal land;

(B)

to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of existing trails and roads; and

(C)

may be used for mountain biking, road biking, touring, or gravel biking.

(3)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.

(4)

Secretary concerned

The term Secretary concerned means—

(A)

the Secretary, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or

(B)

the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land.

3.

Long-distance bike trails on federal land

(a)

Identification of long-Distance trails

The Secretaries concerned shall—

(1)

identify not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails, consistent with management requirements for the Federal land identified that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and

(2)
(A)

identify not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails, consistent with the management requirements for the Federal land identified; and

(B)

coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of the trails identified under subparagraph (A).

(b)

Maps, signage, and promotional materials

For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials.

(c)

Report

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a).