BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, May 21, 2024) –Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is working on a project, Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR), that will identify the first regional bike network. A public comment period will be open from May 21 - July 26, 2024, and will include ten public meetings.
The BBR will identify a regional bike network of existing and planned bike facilities that are safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. This bike network will benefit everyone by connecting our local communities and providing safe and equitable access to places people need to go, such as public transit, schools, work, and parks. This will be the first time a regionally connected bike network has been identified for the Baltimore region.
This comment period, also known as the listening phase, invites members of the public to share what they like and don’t like about biking in the Baltimore region, their thoughts on the project vision and goals, and what would make a regional bike network a success to them. There will be one more comment period later this year to get people’s feedback on the draft regional bike network and implementation strategy. The final report and interactive website will be released in the summer of 2025.
Learn more about the project and how to comment at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
Anyone wishing to discuss the project in more detail is welcome to join a public meeting at one of the following meetings between 6:00-7:30 PM: Monday, June 3, Harford County Community College; Thursday, June 6, North Laurel Community Center; Thursday, June 13, Odenton Public Library; Tuesday, June 18, Carroll County Public Library Exploration Commons; Thursday, June 20, Towson Public Library; Monday, June 24, Enoch Pratt Central Library; Tuesday, June 25, Pip Moyer Recreation Center; Thursday, June 27, Kent Island Public Library. Visit the project link for more information about parking availability and transit accessibility for each meeting. There will also be an opportunity to join two virtual meetings: 12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 4 and 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 26. Anyone who cannot attend may view meeting materials at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
Ways to comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
- Email BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘BikeBaltoRegion’ to 73224
- Call 855-925-2801 x 10292 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media with #BRTBListens
- Join any one of our ten public meetings linked here
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. BMC offers interpretation services, including language translation services and signage for the hearing impaired, at public meetings upon request with seven days advance notice. BMC will not exclude persons based on age, religion, or disability. For assistance, contact the Public Involvement Coordinator, comments@baltometro.org, or call 410-732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Usarios de Relay MD marquen 7-1-1. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.