1,000 Miles Campaign 2020 Recap

In 2017 Governor Herbert initiated the 1,000 Miles Campaign to build 1,000 new miles of family-friendly bike paths, lanes, and trails by 2027. Bike Utah is the chosen designated non-profit partner carrying out the implementation of the 1,000 Miles Campaign.

In 2020 we have reached the completion of 385 miles by providing strategic planning, technical assistance, and connections to financial resources, so communities can begin or continue developing bicycling in their area. These miles have created on-street bike lanes that provide a high level of comfort for all users, multi-use pathways that serve as transportation and recreation routes for people of all ages and abilities, mountain bike trails for a range of skill levels, and neighborhood bicycle routes so individuals, families, and children can get to local destinations, including work, school, parks, church, and businesses. 

The 1,000 Miles Campaign is assisting in the Mid-Valley Active Transportation Plan, Millard County Bike Plan, Tri-City Active Transportation Plan to improve interconnectivity between the cities and get them to improve interconnectivity between the cities and get them to consider protected and separated bike lanes and first last miles. Active Transportation Plans are guiding documents adopted by different government entities. They lay the foundation for what types of bicycle infrastructure will be built, where it will be built, and how it will be built. 

The 1,000 Miles Campaign has worked with 18 communities and 6 counties in 2020. In 2021 Bike Utah will continue partnering with communities in Utah to create new miles of family-friendly bike paths, lanes, and trails by providing resources, support and assistance. 

Today you can support the 1,000 Miles Campaign to make Utah a better place to ride by donating to our, “Roll Forward” Campaign this month!