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Governor Hogan announces more than $13 million for 26 bicycle, pedestrian projects

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Hogan Administration on Wednesday announced more than $13 million in grants to support bicycle and pedestrian safety and connectivity across Maryland. Two federal grant programs will fund 26 projects sponsored by transportation agencies, local jurisdictions and nonprofits. The fiscal year 2021 funding includes more than $12 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program and more than $1 million from […]

Bike to Work Week 2020 kicks off in Baltimore

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Bike to Work Week 2020 is officially under way. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council is celebrating the 23rd annual Bike to Work Day (and Week). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event (originally scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2020) is going virtual and will be celebrated Monday, September 21 – Sunday, September 27. Bike to Work Week celebrates bicycling as […]

Mountain biker injured at Loch Raven Reservoir watershed

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—A cyclist was injured in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area on Sunday. At just after 12:30 p.m., the Providence Volunteer Fire Company reported that an ATV unit was attempting to reach an injured mountain biker. The patient was located, rescued, and transferred to medic units from the Baltimore County Fire Department. There has been no further update on […]

Crews searching for lost cyclist near Loch Raven Reservoir

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The cyclist has been found and no injuries have been reported. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Emergency crews are searching for a lost cyclist in the Parkville/Towson area. At around 7 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department said units weren’t searching for a cyclist who became lost in inclement weather near Loch Raven Dam. There has been no word […]

Rescue in progress on Loch Raven Reservoir trail

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Crews from the Baltimore Environmental Police and Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company also responded to assist with the rescue. The bicyclist was reached and flown by Medevac to a nearby hospital. There has been no further update on their condition. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Emergency crews are performing a Sunday morning “backwoods rescue” in Parkville. At around 11 a.m., […]

Man run down, robbed while cycling in Perry Hall; Rosedale Rite Aid robbed

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a pair of local crimes that were reported this week. At just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, an armed individual robbed the Rite Aid store located in the 6400-block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale (21237). The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled the scene on foot. […]

Cyclist struck in Edgewood

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a bicyclist in Edgewood. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. in the area of Woodbridge Center Way at Spring Meadow Court. Reports indicate that one person was transported to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Trauma Center. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Councilman Marks: New pedestrian/bike warning signs installed along Harford Road

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that new pedestrian/bike warning signs had been installed along Harford Road at the Little Gunpowder Falls near the Harford County. Councilman Marks made the request after hearing from a constituent. “You will be happy to know that pedestrian/bike warning signs are now in place along both directions of MD 147,” wrote […]