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Share Your Thoughts on Bike to Work Week 2026 by June 16
Central Maryland Bike to Work Week 2026 took place from Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 17 with more than 2,000 participants registered. This year’s event featured 26 Live Pit-Stops, and 18 Local Pick-Up Shops that partnered with us across the region.
If you participated this year, please take our brief post-event survey by Tuesday, June 16, 2026. We are collecting feedback on your experience and how we can work toward curating an excellent Bike to Work Week in 2027.
Photo: Enoch Pratt Central Library Pit Stop on May 15
All survey submissions that include the email you registered with will be entered into a $100 raffle prize to spend at your local bike shop.
Share your photos by tagging @Bike2WorkMD on Facebook and Instagram. Participants are encouraged to share their own biking experiences online, rallying family and friends to participate, and show support by wearing their Bike to Work t-shirts while riding.
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Comment on the RegionNow2027 Transportation Improvement Program by June 15
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) has released the draft 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), called RegionNow 2027 — a list of 171 projects to improve how people move around our region.
RegionNow2027 includes 21 federally funded and regionally significant active transportation projects totaling $256 million in proposed federal, state, and local funds.
Some of these 21 projects are:
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W North Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements from Mt Royal Avenue to Hilton Street ($23.9 million)
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MD 2: Safety Improvements from MD 177 to MD 648 ($16.4 million)
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Patapsco Regional Greenway: Elkridge to Guinness Open Gate Brewery ($0.6 million)
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US 1: Prince George's County line to Gorman Road ($20.1 million)
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SHA Transportation Alternatives Program ($109.6 million)
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Washington Street Bikeway and Traffic Calming ($12.1 million)
Many other roadway projects in the TIP include active transportation and Complete Streets elements as part of their scope.
RegionNow 2027 also outlines how these projects will be funded—through local, state, federal, and toll revenues. A detailed funding breakdown is available on the project page and our StoryMap.
Comments are welcome through Monday, June 15. This is your opportunity to weigh in on transportation priorities that affect your daily life and your community.
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PRG: Cherry Hill Phase 3 Comment Period Closes June 8
The Cherry Hill Trail will become part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG). The Patapsco Regional Greenway Plan envisions a 40-mile trail running through the Patapsco Valley from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County.
A Community Open House took place on Tuesday, May 19 at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center (201 Reedbird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225). Meeting materials are now available on the project website.
Photo: A seated discussion takes place at the public meeting on May 19
This project is currently funded for initial design. Baltimore City will lead further design and construction of the project and will identify funding sources. Continuing to show your support for this project is a key way to help ensure the trail gets built!
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Flash Bus Rapid Transit Traffic Calming Study Public Meeting, June 9
Montgomery County’s Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will be extended into Howard County along the US 29 corridor in 2026. This pilot program will be used to observe the service levels and demand needed to meet the County's goals of fully implementing a BRT system in Howard County and the region. If successful, a further extension to Long Gate in Ellicott City is possible, as well as BRT along other corridors in Howard County.
Safety is a core component of Howard County's transportation planning and is being incorporated throughout the planning and design process for the Flash extension. Howard County’s Office of Transportation (OoT) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) have initiated a study to analyze traffic and safety along Maple Lawn Boulevard in Fulton. This study is based on feedback received during the public comment periods for the upcoming Flash BRT extension.
Since the new BRT service is expected to generate more pedestrian traffic near the proposed stations north of East Market Place, a traffic calming evaluation of Maple Lawn Boulevard is being conducted to prioritize roadway safety near the proposed transit stations and along the proposed bus route. In addition, the study will also evaluate intersection alternatives at East Market Place to improve safety for all roadway users.
Once the study is finalized, the project will implement strategies available in the County’s Design Manual and updated Howard County Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to combat speeding along the roadway.
At the completion of the study, Howard County will host an open house-style public meeting on Tuesday, June 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Fulton (8200 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD 20759) to present concept plans and preliminary analysis results from the study. Materials will be posted on the project's webpage following the meeting.
Photo: Flyer announcing the BRT Traffic Calming Study public meeting on June 9
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Comment on Ritchie Highway Vision Plan and Attend Pop-Up Meeting on June 13
Anne Arundel County is creating initial plans to improve safety and streetscape features on Ritchie Highway. The study includes intersection upgrades; newly designated pedestrian crossings; improvements for pedestrian and bicycle safety, mobility, and accessibility; placemaking; and speed management opportunities.
Photo: Project corridor and study intersections along Ritche Highway from Belle Grove Road to Cedar Hill Lane
The County invites you to participate by filling out a questionnaire and leaving comments on an interactive map. Your feedback will guide the County in prioritizing design choices that best meet the most important needs and concerns. All questions are optional and all responses are anonymous.
The County will be holding a pop-up table at the Save-A-Lot at 5007 Ritchie Highway on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit the table to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback.
The County will be joining future meetings for the County Partnership’s ENOUGH Team. the Greater Baybrook Alliance Steering Committee, and several other organizations in Brooklyn Park throughout the course of this study.
If you would like the project team to present to your organization, please contact Adam Greenstein at pwgree08@aacounty.org or 410-224-1260.
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PRG: Henryton Road Spur Phase 1 Engagement Survey Closes June 15
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first comment period for the Patapsco Regional Greenway: Henryton Road Spur. The comment period ran from March to April 2026. Check out highlights on our webpage and stay tuned for an opportunity to comment on potential routes for the trail this summer. Comment responses are now up on the webpage in a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ format.
We are now reviewing all the feedback we received. This information will help us create options for routes the trail can take. This summer, we will present a few options for the location of the trail and ask for your feedback. Using your input, we will choose a single ‘preferred alignment'. In the fall, we will ask you to weigh in on features, such as lighting and benches, along the preferred alignment. These comment periods seek to ensure that we can consider your feedback at every stage of planning.
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Submit Your Comments on Howard County’s Old Washington Road Traffic Calming Project by June 3
The Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Bureau of Highways’ Traffic Engineering Division held a second community outreach open house on Tuesday, May 19 in the Hockley Room at Howard County Library System’s (HCLS) Elkridge Branch, to present traffic calming plans for Old Washington Road in Elkridge. The proposed project calls for the installation of speed humps, speed hump signs, overhead flashing beacon, and speed reduction markings along Old Washington Road.
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Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) Quick-Build Along MD 150
Through the PSAP, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will work with communities to improve pedestrian safety by identifying challenges, setting goals and objectives, focusing on areas of need, setting priorities, and taking action.
Complete Streets quick-builds are short-term, easily implementable projects that allow MDOT SHA to pilot innovative improvements and address existing safety needs. These projects can be used to quickly implement small parts of larger capital projects, or to test the impacts of larger projects on a smaller scale.
On May 18, 2026, MDOT SHA installed a quick-build traffic pattern change at the Old Eastern Avenue/Seamaster Road intersection with MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard).
Right turns on red are now prohibited from both lanes of the double right turn movement from northbound Old Eastern Avenue to eastbound MD 150. MDOT SHA’s one-day quick-build included installation of new traffic signs, adjustments to the traffic signal system timing and installation of traffic delineators to extend the curb at the southeast corner of the intersection.
Photo: Quick-build along MD 150 project scope
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Baltimore's Draft Vision Zero Action Plan Public Meeting June 26
The Vision Zero Action Plan will be a strategic document that will guide efforts at Baltimore City to reduce and ultimately eliminate fatalities and serious injuries caused by traffic crashes. Due to be completed in 2026, the plan will guide City infrastructure investments as well as communications and policy. The completion of this Action Plan will mark the end of Toward Zero Baltimore and the beginning of Vision Zero Baltimore. With the adoption of Vision Zero, Baltimore City will commit to a deadline for eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries from its roadways.
Baltimore City's Draft Vision Zero Action Plan is ready for community feedback, and the City wants to hear from you.
Join Baltimore City on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building (101 N Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202) to hear a presentation of the draft plan and share your input. You can also join virtually at this link or call in at 408-418-9388 (Passcode: 2345 520 3003).
Photo: Flyer for public meeting, June 26
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Spin Deploys New Electric Bike Fleet in Baltimore City
Spin, in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) deployed a new electric bike fleet in Baltimore this spring. Spin’s new electric bikes are built with rider comfort, safety, and durability at the forefront.
Photo: Spin’s new e-bike fleet in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore City
Key features include:
- Adjustable seat for a more inclusive and comfortable ride
- Cargo basket with up to 25 lbs. capacity for everyday trips
- Dual hand braking system and enhanced lighting for improved safety
- Puncture-resistant tires designed for urban conditions
- LCD display and QR code integration for seamless ride start and real-time information
The new e-bike fleet is now available across key neighborhoods throughout Baltimore, with a focus on improving transportation access in historically underserved communities. Spin will continue to offer its discounted Spin Access program, providing reduced-cost rides for eligible low-income residents.
Spin continues to work closely with city partners and local organizations to ensure its service aligns with Baltimore’s transportation priorities. The introduction of this new fleet ensures riders have access to modern, dependable vehicles that support daily mobility needs.
The new e-bikes are now available for riders in Baltimore via the Spin app. Riders can locate and unlock bikes directly through the app and are encouraged to follow all local riding and parking guidelines.
To learn more about the new fleet, read this press release. To learn more about Baltimore City’s micromobility program, visit their website.
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Share Your Thoughts on the Active Transportation Newsletter
Each month, the Active Transportation Newsletter shares updates on active transportation projects, funding and grant awards, opportunities to provide input, and upcoming public meetings. We highlight efforts to make it safer and easier to walk, bike, and roll in communities across the region.
Tell us what you think about the Active Transportation Newsletter. This short survey helps us better share opportunities, updates, and resources related to Active Transportation in the Baltimore region. It only takes five minutes, and your feedback really matters.
The Newsletter Hub is a great resource to help readers follow the lifecycle of projects, reference past stories, and share the Active Transportation Newsletter with their community.
Thank you so much for being an Active Transportation Newsletter subscriber!
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Upcoming Meetings You Can Attend with a Focus on Active Transportation
These meetings are open to the public and welcome public comments, with some allowing the public to apply to serve as members.
Below are a sample of upcoming opportunities to listen in, learn more, and take part in active transportation decision-making in your community.
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Zero Deaths Maryland: Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety - Emphasis Area
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Next Meeting: Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at Baltimore Metropolitan Council (1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230) and online
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What they do: Meet to discuss topics related to pedestrian and bicycle safety, as part of the Zero Deaths Maryland initiative.
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Anne Arundel County Bicycle Advisory Commission
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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What they do: Advise the County Executive, County Council and County Departments on the implementation of the County's Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan.
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Baltimore Regional Safety Subcommittee
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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What they do: Monitor progress on the implementation of the Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in the Baltimore region; and to develop plans and programs to raise safety awareness.
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Baltimore Regional Transportation Board
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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What they do: The BRTB sets priorities for major transportation investments — like roads, transit, bike, and pedestrian projects—across multiple jurisdictions, helping decide how federal transportation dollars are spent in the region.
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What they do: Advise the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) on regional bicycle and pedestrian planning; provide technical assistance to the BRTB and members; and promote safe biking and walking in the region.
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Howard County Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB)
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
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What they do: Advise the County Executive and County Council on transportation policies, priorities, and projects.
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Anne Arundel Transportation Commission
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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What they do: Advise the County Executive and Council on transportation planning and policy.
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BRTB Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Group
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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What they do: Advise the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) on regional bicycle and pedestrian planning; provide technical assistance to the BRTB and members; and promote safe biking and walking in the region.
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Howard County Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG)
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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What they do: Advise the County Executive and County Administration on matters of bicycle transportation, particularly the implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan.
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Access Annapolis: Mobility For All Symposium 2026
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Meeting: August 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Graduate by Hilton Annapolis (126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401)
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What it is about: The City of Annapolis will convene community leaders, planners, advocates, and residents to engage in meaningful dialogue around mobility, access, and equity.
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