02/17/2021 Letter BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Michelle("Oldiron, District 2
The Florida Keys Mayi r Pro Tern David Rice,District 4
Craig Cates,District I
Eddie Martinez, District 3
Mike Forster, District 5
February 17, 2021
DeWayne Carver, AJCP
State Complete Streets Program Manager
Florida Department of Transportation Roadway Design Office
605 Suwannee Street MS 32
Tallahassee FL 32399-04 O
RE: U.S. Bicycle Route 1—Monroe County, Florida
Dear Mr. Carver,
Monroe County would like to offer its support for the designation of proposed U.S. Bicycle Route 1
(USBR 1) through our county, including along roadways in Key West that are under the jurisdiction of
Monroe County: Bertha Street, as well as the portion of Atlantic Boulevard that runs through Higgs
Beach Park from Reynolds Street to White Street.
We recognize that bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, contributing $47 billion a year
to the economies of communities that provide facilities for such tourists. We know that our county
stands, to benefit from this opportunity both economically and from the health and environmental related
benefits of encouraging bicycle travel in our region,
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a
bicycle route corridor in Florida to be developed as USBR 1. Our county lies within this corridor and we
have reviewed the proposed route and found it to be suitable for bicycle tourists.
The proposed routes for USBR 1 will provide a benefit to our residents and businesses and we endorse
having the route mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism in our area. Therefore,
Monroe County hereby expresses its support for USBR 1, and requests that the appropriate officials,
nominate the route for AASHTO designation.
Sincerely,
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Mayor, Monroe County