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Making it Happen
Introduction
What is a Theme Loop?
Why are Loops Better?
How To Play a Role
Checklist
How to Get Started

 

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Theme Loop Development Checklist

Initial Steps
Identify an existing group, or organize a new group, to work on the development of bicycle theme loops in your community or communities. Potential players might include: town representatives, community leaders, economic development organizations, local businesses, youth groups, and enthusiastic cyclists.
Identify community goals for bicycling and bicycle tourism. If general goals have not been identified in a town or regional plan, a public input process may be necessary.
Next
Look over the Lake Champlain Bikeways route assessments, and either choose a route to work with, modify a route, or identify your own bicycle route.
Identify natural, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions along the route, including vistas and notable landmarks visible from a bicycle.
Identify businesses and sites along the route that stand to benefit from a bicycle theme loop, such as bed & breakfast establishments, general stores, museums, bike shops, and so on.
Invite interested businesses and sites to get involved by becoming bicycle-friendly.
Identify links to other modes of transportation such as ferries or trains.
Later
Identify an enticing theme that characterizes, and is unique, to your region.
Identify roadway problem areas for cyclists and potential bicycle-friendly enhancements and improvements.
Develop a map or guide.
Develop bicycle safety and educational materials.
Develop informational and interpretive signage to guide cyclists and educate residents and visitors about the natural and cultural heritage of the area.
Long-term
Identify viable funding sources for bicycle enhancements.
   
   
   

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Lake Champlain Bikeways Clearinghouse
c/o Local Motion
1 Steele Street #103, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax: 802-652-BIKE (2453)

General requests: info@champlainbikeways.org

Specifics on cycling in the region: lou@champlainbikeways.org

 

 

Disclaimer: Users assume all risks, inherent and not inherent, in the use of materials recommending routes of the Lake Champlain Bikeways network and all affiliated organizations, and individuals disclaim any and all liability on their part for damages or injuries to persons or property should they occur. Routes are chosen, designated and/or signed because: they are popular, or are preferred, or provide continuous routes to destinations, or are lightly traveled, or are scenic, or have more room for cars and bikes, or possess a combination of these attributes.