To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Khanna, Mrs. González-Colón, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, and Mr. …
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources
Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Curtis, and Ms. Lee of …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires Interior and Agriculture departments to identify long-distance mountain bike trails on federal lands. Within 18 months, they must identify at least 10 existing trails (80+ miles each) and 10 areas where new trails could be developed. The agencies can then publish maps, install signage, and coordinate with stakeholders.
Who Benefits and How
Mountain bikers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts gain improved access to long-distance trail systems on federal lands. The outdoor recreation industry (bike manufacturers, tour operators, local businesses) benefits from increased tourism. Rural communities near federal lands may see economic benefits from trail users.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal land management agencies (BLM, Forest Service, NPS) face planning and coordination requirements. However, the bill emphasizes using existing trails and explicitly protects wilderness areas and other existing uses from conflict. Hikers and equestrians are protected through conflict avoidance provisions.
Key Provisions
- Identify at least 10 existing long-distance bike trails within 18 months
- Identify at least 10 areas for new trail development
- Long-distance trail must be at least 80 miles, primarily dirt/natural surface
- Cannot conflict with wilderness areas, existing uses, or National Trails System
- Must not conflict with hiking, horseback riding, or pack/saddle stock uses
- Allow public comment on trail identification
- Report to be published within 2 years
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires Interior and Agriculture Secretaries to identify at least 10 existing long-distance bike trails and 10 areas for new trail development on federal lands within 18 months.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Develop long-distance mountain biking infrastructure on existing federal lands without conflicting with wilderness or other protected uses"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Mountain bikers
- Outdoor recreation industry
- Rural tourism economies
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal land management agencies (planning and coordination)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_interior"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "secretary_agriculture"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Continuous route at least 80 miles long, primarily dirt/natural surface, may include paved connections
As defined in Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
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