Proposed US Bicycle Route 35 (Berrien & Van Buren Counties)

US BR 35

Status Update October 2011

The proposed US BR 35 Route is currently undergoing field review by the DEQ and may be reviewed by AASHTO in May.

The U.S. Bicycle Route System is a proposed network of bicycle routes of national and regional significance. These routes are selected by the State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and designated and cataloged by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Below are links to the maps that cover the Proposed Bicycle Route in Van Buren and Berrien Counties:

USBR 35 South Haven to Saugatuck 

USBR 35 St. Joseph to South Haven

USBR 35 New Buffalo to St. Joseph

USBR 35 Indiana Line to New Buffalo

Michigan proposed Bicycle Routes

The Michigan section of United States Bicycle Route 35 (USBR 35) is being developed by a Corridor Committee made up of representatives of the Cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, Traverse City, Manistee, Ludington, Muskegon, Holland, South Haven and Saint Joseph.  The role of this group is to develop and propose a route to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).  MDOT will consider the route, and if acceptable, will apply for national recognition as a United States Bicycle Route.  

The corridor committee is in the process of gathering input on the route.  Participation in planning the route is requested from all stakeholders including municipal, county and state officials, community leaders, businesses, state and local bicycle clubs and bicycle enthusiasts.  As part of the process, the Corridor Committee has asked the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission to host a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed route.

The designation is a recommendation as to the most suitable roads and trails for a touring bicyclist.  The route takes advantage of existing road and trail facilities with no proposed construction.  In the future, there may be signage along the route. Find information on the U.S. Bike Route system on the Adventure Cycling Association website http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/nbrn/usbikewaysystem.cfm

If you have questions regarding the USBR 35 system, please contact Suzann Flowers at flowerss@swmpc.org or by phone at (269) 925-1137 x 17.