Once again we must state that the trail in Coupeville is not an example of how to build a cycle-friendly island.  Cyclists ignore that trail, preferring the road.  Or, more frequently, they travel the side roads which are more scenic, less traveled, and quieter.  

Cyclists enjoy the beauty of Whidbey Island.  And for the most part, that beauty is not along the road from Clinton to Oak Harbor. 

Many of the best cycling roads on Whidbey Island do not have shoulders.  Start with that.  And the roads that have been "improved" in the past few years have been done with chip seal, which cyclists hate.  Regular cleaning of the roads is more important than a few cycling lanes, as when there are roads and shoulders with debris cyclists have to move to the center of the road.

There are also NO signs about sharing the road.  Or signs about not texting and driving---which is a major source of concern to cyclists.  

Do the planners involve cyclists in these discussions?