Lancaster approves special bike route through the city

  • 2019-07-31
A proposed U.S. Bicycle Route 85 through Lancaster was recently approved by the Lancaster City Council.

The route that is being proposed is part of an effort across the country by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to create a network of travel routes for bicycles that are available to the public known as the U.S. Bicycle Route System. Facilitating bicycle travel on routes on highways, paths, and roads that are desirable for bicyclists traveling between states is the goal of the system.

The route in Lancaster would be 12 miles long and part of U.S. Bicycle Route 85 that starts near Fresno and end near Tecate, Mexico. There are bike lanes for most of the route through the city, but Mayor R. Rex Parris called for changes to make all roads safe for cyclists with designated bike lanes.

There would be no cost to the city for building the route. Signs or alternative markers could be installed along the route if the route becomes fully designated but there is no requirement to add such Signs. Flyer printing could also be used so that those who plan to use such routes know the streets, roads, and highways they cover.

The proposed U.S. Bicycle Route 85 was supported by the California Bicycling Coalition, Caltrans, and the Adventure Cycling Association.
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