BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that applications are open for up to $2 million in funding for projects that will enhance safety and improve bicycling infrastructure across the state. The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant Program funds projects that create networks of bicycle infrastructure improvements, including trail connections, on-road bicycle facilities, and last-mile connections. The grant application portal is open until May 26, 2025.
The program aims to leverage past investments in bicycle facilities, complement existing state, local, and federal programs, and promote cycling as a safe, fun, and healthy transportation option. This grant cycle will award up to $2 million in funding for eligible projects, with state funding covering up to 80% of project costs. Applicants are responsible for funding the remaining 20% through local matches or other funding sources. The program can also match federal funds from discretionary grant programs like the Transportation Alternatives Program.
“Marylanders are pining for safer and more convenient bicycle infrastructure such as more bike lanes and scenic trails,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Thanks to programs like the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Grant Program, the Moore-Miller Administration is delivering these and other vital projects that ensure our transportation network is safe and connected for all users.”
The program is instrumental in the Department’s efforts to enhance safety for all road users and advance the statewide Complete Streets policy. Established in 2011, the Bikeways Grant Program has funded 244 projects totaling $40.6 million, including 16 projects completed in 2024. Kim Lamphier, a tireless advocate for safe bicycle access across Maryland, lends her name to the program. In 2020, the Maryland General Assembly renamed the Bikeways Grant Program after Lamphier.
The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Program website provides project eligibility criteria, a map of past projects, and the program overview.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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