Originally Posted by
Rowan
Picking heavily used cycle-touring routes can be helpful in their decision-making, as can be maintaining contact with relevant managers -- building relationships with them can be very beneficial.
Good thought. Our TDOT district recently discovered that they were suppose to have a designated 'cycling' advisor. That in itself is amazing. Anyway, they appointed one of their employees, Molly B., to this prestigious position, 'cause Molly's husband owns the LBS in Texarkana, and organizes a yearly racing event that attracted 140 competitors this year and is growing fast. Molly is of course aware of
the need for smooth surfaces for this race, currently run largely on chip sealed, rural state roads. Maybe something will come from her advocacy, at least for the 20 miles of the route, which even I occasionally ride, slowly.
These CAT something cyclists and their companions, spend a significant amount of money in the area for the 3 days of the event.