The mission of the Friends of the Cape Cod Rail Trail is to develop, maintain and improve bikeways on Cape Cod including the promotion of safe transportation on our bikeways and road crossings. The committee supports and advises on the use of bicycles throughout the Cape for transportation and recreation. A map showing our town-wide network of designated bike routes can be downloaded from the FOCC
RT website or at various kiosks on the bike path. To work with Nickerson State Park, who supervises the trail, to implement repairs or other issues to our bikeway, CCRT and other recommended bike routes
The committee is charged to make recommendations to promote safe and enjoyable bicycling and to encourage the use of bicycles for recreation, commuting and as an alternative means of transportation within the CCRT and to neighboring towns. This statement reflects an array of issues related to making the CCRT more bikeable promoting biking as part of a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this strategy is to provide a framework for future decisions regarding improvements to the bike path, up-grading public facilities and building public awareness in ways that promote the safe use of bikes for recreation and as an alternative means of transportation. Our committee makes recommendations for the allocation of funds. We also make requests to parties responsible for repairs that are needed including painting and cleanup of the CCRT to keep the trail in good shape. Goals:
· To promote educational and bicycling programs that support public health and tourism. Bicycling is an integral part of our community culture.
· To foster safe, informed, and respectful interactions among people who use the CCRT for recreation.. For users of the trail to understand their respective responsibilities and police support both through enforcement and education.
· To suggest and help implement rules governing the bike path.
· To maintain bicycle safety and educational programs
