This document discusses bicycle and pedestrian planning considerations for rural regions. It notes that rural towns are well-sized for biking and walking, with average trips being short distances. Reasons to plan for biking and walking in rural areas include encouraging tourism, improving health and livability, and reducing transportation costs. Rural complete streets must accommodate all modes of travel while working with different needs, funding, and road ownership than in urban areas. The document presents recommendations for a bikeway and trail network to connect six counties, including opportunities to improve connectivity. It also recommends non-infrastructure strategies like education, encouragement programs, and policy reviews to promote rural biking and walking.