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Marysville council backs realignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 20, hears River Road bike-path update
Summary
The Marysville City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the proposed realignment of United States Bicycle Route 20 through Marysville and received a detailed update on the River Road bike-path construction, including resident notifications and construction timing.
The Marysville City Council on Oct. 13 voted unanimously to support a proposed realignment of United States Bicycle Route 20 (USBR 20) to run along M‑29 and Michigan Avenue through the city and authorized posting route signs in the city right-of-way.
City Manager Quentin Bishop told the council the Adventure Cycling Association, in coordination with MDOT and county officials, recommended the change because it would keep long-haul cyclists off Range Road and onto what the groups judged to be a safer route through Marysville. "They determined that one of the safer routes is if we move the route from Range Road and keep it along M‑29 and have it run up to Michigan Avenue," Bishop said.
The council heard questions about the River Road bike-path project before the vote. Bishop gave a status report on construction: pavement is complete through the one-way section, crews are removing ditching and some driveway approaches where the right-of-way is tight, and the city has notified affected homeowners and offered options for driveway treatment. Bishop said the city gave residents until Oct. 10 to state whether they preferred a concrete approach or asphalt running continuously through the driveway. "We ran a cost analysis. It's little to no money," he said, adding that asphalt is typically cheaper than concrete.
Bishop also described the near-term construction sequence and timing: aggregate base for the path "is gonna be laid at about a depth of 4 to 6 inches," compaction will follow and crews aim to finish major work before area asphalt plants close in November. He told the council staff are meeting with residents on-site, have allowed homeowners to choose certain finish options, and are addressing driveway and right-of-way concerns case by case.
Votes at a glance: - Minutes (consent): motion to approve minutes from 09/22/2025 passed unanimously (moved by Councilman Watson, supported by Mayor Pro Tem Winston). - Check disbursements (09/19/2025, 09/25/2025, 10/03/2025 and listed electronic disbursements): approved unanimously (moved by Mayor Pro Tem Winston, supported by Council Member Dunne). - Payroll (10/24/2025): approved unanimously (moved by Council Member Dunne, supported by Council Member Watson). - Resolution supporting realignment of USBR 20 and authorization to post signs in city right-of-way: approved unanimously (moved by Council Member Dunne, supported by Mayor Pro Tem Winston).
The resolution now moves to county and MDOT review before Adventure Cycling Association finalizes the national route designation. Bishop told the council that county concurrence and MDOT approval are required steps before the association confirms the new routing. The council did not attach additional conditions to its resolution. The city manager said staff will continue resident outreach as on-the-ground construction continues.
