BALTIMORE, MD—Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, today announced Baltimore will be among the first cities in the world to officially launch its LimeBike, Lime’s newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024. The news comes as Lime plans to launch more than 10,000 LimeGlider and LimeBike vehicles in nearly a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is celebrating National Bike Month throughout May with a series of events promoting bike safety, equitable access, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative encourages Marylanders of all ages to explore biking as a fun, healthy, and sustainable transportation option. The Department is inviting everyone to trade four wheels for two as part of the month-long […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is asking Maryland residents for input on how to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. The agency has launched an online survey to gather feedback on the challenges faced by these individuals and to help guide future infrastructure decisions. The survey, conducted by the MDOT […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash in eastern Towson. At around 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Taylor Avenue near Collinsdale Road (21286) for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. Detectives determined that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the sidewalk of Taylor Avenue […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is announcing several new laws going into effect on Tuesday, October 1, aimed at improving customer experience and streamlining services. Among the changes are new measures allowing the MVA to print death certificates, extend the validity of learner’s permits, and waive some state ID fees and the identification card fee […]
ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop next month to discuss pedestrian access and safety in northeastern Baltimore County. The workshop will take place 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and will provide information on proposals to improve pedestrian access and safety along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the release of $16 million in grants to support projects that aim to expand bike and pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland. The grants are funded by a combination of state and federal money and are expected to support 36 projects. The state is hoping that the new investment into the area will help to improve […]