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5.1.2.2 State Bicycle RoutesMassGIS has also identified other bicycle routes throughout Cape Cod. Some examplesare Buck Island Road in Yarmouth, Great Western Road in Dennis and Harwich, orGreat Neck Road in. The Cape Cod Commission and AmeriCorps performed a survey ofmany of these roads in 2006. According to the survey, many of these roads are unsignedand some have sharp turns, no shoulders, or high traffic volumes. Evaluating existingbicycle routes, maintaining proper signage, and identifying possible new routes will helpto encourage more bicycle use on Cape Cod, both commuter and recreational. In total,there are 172.6 miles of roadway on Cape Cod designated as bicycle routes by theCommonwealth of Massachusetts.5.1.2.3 Falmouth Bicycle RoutesThe Town of Falmouth has designated many of their roads to be bicycle routes. Someexamples are Gifford Street, Sippewisset Road, Route 151, and Menauhant Road.According to a survey conducted by the Cape Cod Commission and AmeriCorpsperformed in 2006, many of these routes are signed and have sidewalks. In total, thereare 101.8 miles of roadway in Falmouth designated as bicycle routes.FIGURE 30 - ROUTE 28 NORTH OF THE DAVIS STRAITS INTERSECTION, A DESIGNATEDBICYCLE ROUTE IN FALMOUTHChapter 5: Bike & Pedestrian Cape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Page 366