The printed guide helps cyclists navigate the coastal region where cellular service can be unpredictable.
The Oregon Department of Transportation released an updated version of its Oregon Coast Bicycle Route map, which includes maps, route information and other travel resources for people traveling by bicycle.
The guide is designed to help cyclists on the coast, where phone and internet service is often unreliable. "This map invites people on bicycles to experience Oregon’s stunning coastal landscape while providing essential information for a safe and enjoyable trip," said Ian Davidson, Oregon DOT’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager.
FULL STORY: Oregon DOT Unveils New Coastal Bicycle Route Map
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New Jersey’s second-largest city bans standalone data centers
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Amtrak not solely to blame for New Jersey commuter rail's unreliability, report finds
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EPA erases limits on planet-warming pollution from power plants
Under Monday’s plan, power plants would still have some limits on how much mercury, arsenic and other contaminants they can emit.
Phoenix announces new on-demand transit service, more frequent RAPID buses
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
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