New Kitsap County Outdoor Adventure Map
www.kcbikemap.com
For the third time Kitsap County has partnered with the Kitsap
Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau to produce the "Kitsap County
Outdoor Adventure & Bike Map." With this latest revision, tremendous
efforts were made to provide new and updated information. The map project
was a cooperative effort involving the Visitor & Convention Bureau, Kitsap
County, the Department of Natural Resources, cities' and state parks and
recreation districts and departments.
The online version will soon become an interactive map where computer
users click on the legend icons to bring up other information. As of March
18th, we are completing the links. At this time, nearly 25,000 maps have
been distributed throughout the County. You can find them at the Visitors
& Convention Bureau, County and City offices, local area Chambers of
Commerce, the Bicycle Alliance, and other various locations. Any local
clubs or organizations wishing to acquire copies can call the Public Works
Open Line at 337-5777.
Bicycle Routes - Look for the Signs
Route 31 - Begins at the
north end of Kitsap Way at the Bremerton City limits. Bremerton does have
some bike route signs up, but not really associated with our effort yet.
The Route travels north on Chico Way to Newberry Hill at which point it
turns right onto Newberry Hill/Silverdale Way. It ends at Byron in
Silverdale. Route 31 picks back up at the north end of Silverdale after
the Waaga Way overpass and runs north and continues along Viking Way when
Silverdale Way ends. This route ends at the Poulsbo City Limit. This route
is currently marked with signs.
Route 37 - Begins at the
County border with Pierce County on Bethel Burley Road. It runs north to
SR 16 and continues along Bethel Rd to its terminus at SR 160 (Sedgwick).
It ends here due to the lack of shoulder width north of the intersection.
This route is also already marked with signs.
Route 25
- Begins on Sedgwick just west of Sidney at the Port Orchard
city limit. The route runs southwest along Glenwood and turns at Lake
Flora continuing along Glenwood and ends at JH Road. This route ends due
to shoulder width restrictions south of JH Road.
The Kitsap County Bicycles Facilities Plan encourages the use of
non-motorized transportation by linking population centers and highly used
destinations. Additionally, it provides for connecting to and between
recreational facilities.
Microsoft Research: MapCruncher
http://research.microsoft.com/mapcruncher/Gallery/NWBike
Microsoft uses their Virtual Earth application to overlay areas in
Washington where bicycle enthusiasts can find everything they need along a
bicycle route.
Related projects:
Clear Creek Bike Trail is a bicycle
and pedestrian trail connecting Silverdale commercial/employment center
with large residential communities and link to the Clear Creek Pedestrian
Trail and the Rotary Skateboard Park. Project was completed
in 2005.
The Mosquito Fleet Trail Plan
identifies a 113-mile hike and bike (roadside) route along the eastern
shore of the Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island highlights the
historical background of the area's waterways and harbors.
Other Links:
Staff Contact:
Bill
Zupancic (360) 337-7210
Kitsap County Public Works
The Open Line
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us
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