§ 2301. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Bicycle” means every pedal-driven device propelled by human power having two or more wheels on which a person may ride, including a so-called pedal vehicle that may have an enclosed cab. (2) “Bicycle route” means any lane, way, or path, designated by appropriate signs, that explicitly […]
§ 2302. Establishment and maintenance The Agency may establish and maintain bicycle routes separately or in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of an existing or new highway. In so doing, the Agency may use funds from any available source. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1993, No. 61, § 16, […]
§ 2303. Rules The Secretary may adopt rules concerning the development and use of bicycle routes, pursuant to the provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1993, No. 61, § 17, eff. June 3, 1993.)
§ 2305. Agency powers and duties The Agency: (1) may acquire, in accordance with the procedures of chapter 5 of this title or by gift, any real property or interest in real property that shall be necessary or appropriate for the development of bicycle routes; and (2) shall assist and cooperate with regional planning commissions, […]
§ 2307. Municipalities; legislative bodies (a) Legislative bodies of municipalities shall have the same powers granted the Agency under sections 2302, 2303, and 2305 of this title relating to highways under their jurisdiction, and funds appropriated to municipalities under section 306 of this title may be used for the establishment of bicycle routes. (b) In […]
§ 2309. Liability of landowner No landowner shall be liable for any property damage or personal injury sustained by any person who is using, for any purpose permitted by State law or by a municipal ordinance, bicycle routes or sidewalks constructed on the landowner’s property pursuant to this chapter, unless the landowner charges a fee […]
§ 2310. Pavement of highway shoulders (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10c of this title, it is the policy of the State to provide paved shoulders on major State highways with the intent to develop an integrated bicycle route system and make the shoulders safer for pedestrian traffic. This shall not apply to the […]
§ 2311. Cooperating agencies For the purposes of this chapter, the Agency of Natural Resources shall assist the Agency of Transportation in matters relating to the recreational use and the availability of government funds that might be used for the purposes of this chapter. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development shall assist the Agency […]
§ 2312. Statutory construction The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to limit the powers of any governmental body under any other law or municipal charter. (Added 1993, No. 61, § 23, eff. June 3, 1993.)
