The first state-level effort to study the benefits and opportunities of bicycle, pedestrian pathways and natural surface trails is underway, and the task force appointed by Gov. Matt Mead is asking for public comment on the draft plan.
“The legislation requests the task force look at the economic, community and health benefits of biking and walking, in addition to the safety issues, funding opportunities and ways the state can assist local community efforts,” said Tim Young, chairman of the Wyoming Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force. “To help develop the most useful report we can, we’d like to hear from as many people around Wyoming as we can.”
The Wyoming Legislature created the 13-member task force during the 2016 session. Gov. Mead appointed members in June. Since then, the group has convened three times. Their vision of Wyoming is a place where people choose to walk and ride on a greatly enhanced transportation and recreation system.
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