Louisiana Recreational Trails Program Plan and Review Report

Bike Baton Rouge was excited and humbled to serve on the citizens advisory committee for this plan. For those who may not know, the Recreational Trails Program, administered by the State’s office of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, is responsible for many of the trails we use and enjoy every day. The program is an invaluable resource and we are very proud to have contributed to this report. An excerpt:

This plan includes goals, measurable objectives, and implementable strategies and actions recommended to guide Louisiana’s RTP into the next decade. These actions are intended to better understand and balance local, regional, and statewide needs and support improved accessibility and connectivity of communities, maximize active transportation and public health impacts, harness economic and environmental benefits, improve data quality and availability, and expand public engagement with and use of Louisiana trails, ensuring continued, equitable expansion of access to high quality recreational and transportation opportunities for trail users of all types, and of all ages and abilities, across the state.

A special thanks to Michael Domingue for his leadership and support throughout the years!