OPRD release – SALEM, Ore —The statewide Scenic Bikeways Committee will meet 1–3 p.m., Aug. 23 via Zoom. The meeting agenda includes route updates, event discussion, and general updates. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda and link for the meeting is posted on the Scenic Bikeways website at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/BWT/Documents/SB-Aug-2023-committee-agenda.pdf. The Scenic Bikeways program was established in 2009 by Cycle Oregon, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Travel Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. It now includes the state’s best 17 designated, mostly-roadway bicycle routes to showcase our breathtaking landscapes, cultural treasures, and western hospitality. The program is currently managed under a partnership agreement between Cycle Oregon and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The Scenic Bikeways Committee is an advisory group responsible for managing and designating routes nominated by the public for state scenic bikeways designation. Members include citizen representatives, tourism organization, local governments, and state agencies involved in bicycle recreation or transportation. For more information, contact program manager Clint Culpepper at 971-235-5994 or clint@cycleoregon.com.
