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Senate Bill 605
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Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
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S. 605 (Introduced-in-Senate)


118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 605


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

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 1, 2023

Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Manchin, and Mr. Barrasso) 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 recreational lands and waters, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

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

SEC. 2. Definitions.

In this Act:

(1) FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS.—The term “Federal recreational lands and waters” has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).

(2) LONG-DISTANCE BIKE TRAIL.—The term “long-distance bike trail” means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that—

(A) is not less than a total of 80 miles in length on Federal recreational lands and waters;

(B) to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of existing trails;

(C) is composed generally of a consistent type of trail;

(D) may be used for mountain biking, bikepacking, road biking, bicycle touring, or gravel biking; and

(E) may include short connections by way of a road or highway.

(3) SECRETARIES.—The term “Secretaries” means each of—

(A) the Secretary; and

(B) the Secretary of Agriculture.

(4) SECRETARY.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(5) 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 land managed by the Forest Service.

SEC. 3. Long-distance bike trails on Federal recreational lands and waters.

(a) Identification of long-Distance bike trails.—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretaries shall—

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

(2) 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 recreational lands and waters identified;

(3) coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of the trails identified under paragraph (2); and

(4) incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions in carrying out this Act.

(b) Conflict avoidance with other uses.—Before identifying a trail or road as a long-distance bike trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the identification of the long-distance bike trail would not conflict with an existing use of the trail or road, including horseback riding or use by pack and saddle stock.

(c) 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.

(d) Geographic representation.—To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall seek to identify long-distance bike trails and areas for the development or completion of long-distance bike trails under subsection (a) in a geographically equitable manner.

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