The Department will:

(1)        Assist and cooperate with local governments and other agencies in the development and construction of local and regional bikeway projects;

(2)        Develop and publish policies, procedures, and standards for planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, marking, and operating bikeways in the State; for the registration and security of bicycles; and for the safety of bicyclists, motorists and the public;

(3)        Develop bikeway demonstration projects and safety training programs; [and]

(4)        Develop and construct a State bikeway system. ?(1973, c. 1447, s. 5.)