BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, November 12, 2024) – Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s (BMC) Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) project is ready to share its Proposed Regional Bike Network, which will connect the region through safe and comfortable bicycle lanes and paths. For the first time, a regionally connected bike network has been identified for the region. A public comment period will be open until January 10, 2025, an in-person public meeting will be held on December 10 with a virtual meeting on December 12.
The Proposed Regional Bike Network aims to create an equitable and connected bike network that is safe and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age or ability. This bike network will benefit everyone by connecting our local communities and provide equitable access to places people need to go, such as public transit, schools, work, and parks.
Although our region has almost 600 miles of bike lanes and paths, many are disconnected, limiting people’s ability to bike to the places they need to go. Identifying a regional bike network made of prioritized bike facilities will ensure that funds are used where they will have the greatest impact and accelerate the creation of a connected network.
Public feedback from the first comment period, known as the “Listening Phase”; ran from May 21 - July 26, 2024, and included ten public meetings, over 135 one-on-one interviews, and an online survey, shaped the Proposed Regional Bike Network.
As part of this second phase, known as the "Presenting Phase," the public is once again invited to share their thoughts on the Proposed Regional Bike Network. The final report and an interactive website will be released in the summer of 2025.
View the Proposed Regional Bike Network and share your thoughts at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
The community is encouraged to attend the in-person public meeting at Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD) on December 10 at 6:00 p.m. or the virtual meeting on December 12 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the project and share their feedback. Visit the project link for more information about parking availability and transit accessibility for the meeting. Anyone who cannot attend may view meeting materials at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
Ways to learn more and comment include:
- Survey and Comment Map: Give your feedback through the online survey and comment map on the project StoryMap
- Email BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘BBR2’ or ‘BBRespanol’ to 855-925-2801
- Call 855-925-2801 x 7480 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media with #BRTBListens
- Join the discussion at the December 10 in-person public meeting or December 12 virtual meeting.
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