Bike Maryland

@bikemaryland.org

Advocacy on the state and county level, working with state and local government agencies, including police departments, to develop policy and awareness campaigns that protect the rights and well-being of bicyclists in Maryland https://www.bikemaryland.org

Opening by Nigel Samaroo of @bikemaryland.org who shared his personal story of being hit while bicycling and the importance of speed management in the safety of people who bike and walk Said focus of session will be public outreach and acceptance, not the technology itself

Two more of our local legislators who received Legislative Champions of 2025 Awards, Senator Sara Love and Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr at this year’s Bike Maryland Symposium.

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At this year’s Symposium we had presentations such as the one by Chris Eatough, the Bike/Ped Coordinator from Howard County and also advocates met with their legislators and we awarded some of our legislators with an award for being our 2025 legislative champions, pictured is Delegate Dana Stein.

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At this year’s Bike Maryland Symposium, we had leaders from MDOT in attendance. Joe McAndrew, Assistant Secretary for Project Development & Delivery provided opening remarks. It highlights the collaboration between MDOT and bicycling advocates working together to improve safety on our roads.

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“Low stress roads make biking more comfortable, especially for people who are more risk-averse. But do they make biking safer? A new study suggests they do, countering concerns from some transportation officials that these facilities might encourage unsafe riding.” #biking

Low-stress roads and bike lanes improve safety, not just comfort

Low stress roads make biking more comfortable, especially for people who are more risk-averse. But do they make biking safer? A new study suggests they do, countering concerns from some transportation...

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We know SPEED KILLS! Yet,unbelievably some feel the need for “University Boulevard is one of the most dangerous roads in Maryland for pedestrians. As Montgomery County considers recommendations for safety improvements and future housing development, some neighbors insist they have a need for speed.”

Pro-speeding yard signs appear along University Boulevard

As Montgomery County officials consider recommendations for safety improvements on one of Maryland’s most dangerous roads, some neighbors have a need for speed.

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You may have heard of Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress Now, help researchers develop Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress by taking this survey Good pictures (and video) of intersections and straightforward questions, should take you 5-20 minutes depending on how thorough you are

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Bikepacking 101 Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. Please join Bike Maryland and Noelle Battle, the Executive Director of Bikepacking Roots, for a Bikepacking 101 webinar covering the essentials of traveling by bicycle and camping overnight. Registration required (free). zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bikepacking 101 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bikepacking 101 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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A leaked policy memo from leadership at USDOT will add a new layer of extra-legal review of all awarded competitive grant projects without fully signed federal funding obligations, calling for bicycle infrastructure, green infrastructure, and EV chargers to be cut from projects.

USDOT’s new memo requires a review of competitive grant awards - Transportation For America

A leaked policy memo from leadership at USDOT will add a new layer of extra-legal review of all awarded competitive grant projects without fully signed federal funding obligations, calling for bicycle...

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