N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-71.10: Duties.

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.)