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MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, a blueprint for expanding and improving the state’s trail network. The plan aims to create a safe, accessible, and connected system of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking communities to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. The plan, released on Thursday, builds upon previous MDOT […]

MPT to broadcast Maryland Cycling Classic live from Baltimore

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional cycling race, will be broadcast live and exclusively across the region by Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Saturday, September 6. The network will provide up to nine hours of live coverage on MPT-HD, its livestream, and the free PBS app. The broadcast will showcase the prestigious race, which for the […]

Maryland DNR proposes opening state trails to e-bikes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is proposing new regulations that would allow pedal-assist electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on many of the state’s public trails. The move is aimed at increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. The proposed regulations, published Friday in the Maryland Register, would permit Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes on state trails where […]

Baltimore Metropolitan Council receives grant for bicycle helmets amid rising crashes

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Metropolitan Council has been awarded a $30,800 grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to bolster its Bicycle Helmet Project, an initiative aimed at reducing bicycle-related injuries and fatalities in the region. The funding will allow BMC to purchase bicycle helmets for distribution during public outreach events. This project is a key component of […]

Maryland Cycling Classic debuts new 2025 circuit course entirely within Baltimore City

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic will make history on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by debuting a new 17.9-mile circuit course for both men’s and women’s professional races, held entirely within the city limits of Baltimore. The event marks the first time America’s top professional cycling race will feature men’s and women’s competitions on the same day. “We’re excited to welcome […]

Pine Grove Middle School teacher to embark on 329-mile charity trek across Maryland

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Ken Mihalyov, a science teacher at Pine Grove Middle School, is preparing for a grueling 329-mile journey across Maryland to raise funds for children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Mihalyov will participate in the annual Maryland Trek, a weeklong event organized by local meteorologist Justin Berk, from August 3-9. The Maryland Trek, now in its 12th year, supports […]

Maryland officials seek public input on pedestrian, cyclist safety

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]

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