The bill H.460 proposes to designate U.S. Route 5, spanning approximately 190 miles from the Massachusetts border to the Quebec border, as a bicycle corridor. It mandates the Agency of Transportation to establish a steering committee responsible for guiding the development and construction of a bicycle route that may include bicycle lanes or paths. The committee's tasks will include coordinating municipal projects to enhance active transportation infrastructure, identifying funding sources, evaluating the tourism benefits of the projects, and ensuring collaboration with adjacent municipalities in New Hampshire.

Additionally, the steering committee will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from the tourism industry, recreational facility managers, conservation organizations, and state departments focused on health and recreation. The bill emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and comfortable means of bicycle travel along the designated corridor while supporting the scenic and historic goals of the Connecticut River Byways Program.