Overview

The Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) project presents the Proposed Regional Bike Network. This is the first time a regionally connected bike network has been identified for the Baltimore region.

The Proposed Regional Bike Network is made up of bike lanes and paths from current plans in the Baltimore region. The goal is to create an equitable and connected bike network that is safe and comfortable to use for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

The Baltimore region already has nearly 600 miles of bike lanes and paths, but many of these routes are not connected. This makes it harder for people to bike safely and easily to the places they need to go. By identifying a regional bike network, we can focus on building connections that people want and need. We can also invest limited money where it will make the biggest difference.

Thomas from Howard County says "[I bike because it's better than driving a car, to get access from point A to point B.. We have trails where we can get to the grocery story, to the main mall. We have great access"Courtney from Baltimore City says "If there was more accessibility to trails I would hop on a bike."

Learn More and Give Feedback

Explore this website and our interactive StoryMap to learn more about the project and the Proposed Regional Bike Network. Then let us know what you think!

Comments are welcome during this comment period known as the "Presenting Phase" until January 10, 2025.

Join us at a public meeting in December to learn more and share your ideas! Each meeting will begin with a presentation about the project, followed by a group discussion. Afterward, you can give more feedback on the Proposed Regional Bike Network at different activity stations.

Justine from Baltimore County says "I just got back into it. I just bought an e-bike about three weeks ago. I love being out in nature. I am 63 now, so I can't walk 10 mile hikes anymore. I can get out in nature and see things and not be in pain at the end of it."Michael from Queen Anne's County says "Biking is my main mode of transportation right now...I go 6 miles one way, so 12 miles in a day. People are really considerate around here. I have never had a problem on the road."

Listening Phase Summary

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Listening Phase comment period from May to July!

The first comment period, known as the "Listening Phase”, ran from May 21 - July 26, 2024, and included ten public meetings, an interactive website, and an online survey. The outreach aimed to understand the community’s vision for a regional bike network, what project goals matter most to them, and their opinions on biking in the region.

Ninety three percent (93%) of people said a regional bike network is important to them!

From May to October, we traveled around the region to hold pop-up interviews. We spoke with 135 people in the community to learn why they bike (or do not) and how we can make biking better in the region.

Public feedback helped improve the vision and goals, guided the identification of the Proposed Regional Bike Network, and contributed to the creation of objectives and performance measures.

Click here for more information about the Listening Phase public feedback.

To view this page in another language, click the “translate” button at the top. 

If you need help participating, please leave us a voicemail at 855-925-2801 x 7480 or email us at BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com. 

Visit our interactive StoryMap to view the Proposed Regional Bike Network and provide feedback

Bikeable Baltimore Region Proposed Regional Bike Network

Mandy from Harford County says "I like to bike because it's a quick way of getting to a place without having to get in my car. But I also like biking because it's a fun way to see a city, to see a trail, to go across the bridge."

Kimberly from Anne Arundel County says "[I like] the safety of a designated trail...Seeing diverse people out riding that look like me, and all the people I know on the bike trail"

Bikeable Baltimore Region Presenting Phase Flyer