Western County Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Plan


Open Houses Scheduled for Citizen Comment on Revised Plan

After several months of preliminary review by citizens, business groups, and county and state agencies, a revised draft is ready for a final general review before being submitted to the Baltimore County Planning Board and County Council for formal adoption as an amendment to the county's master plan.

Two informational open houses on the Western Plan are being held so that citizens will have a chance to view the plan and discuss it with county planning staff.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.
Benjamin Banneker Museum, Almanac Hall
300 Oella Avenue, Baltimore 21228

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.
West Towson Elementary School Cafeteria
6914 North Charles Street, Towson 21204

Citizens will have an opportunity to comment on the plan at either of the open houses.  Written comments can also be submitted until January 27, 2012 to:

Kathy Schlabach, Project Manager
Baltimore County Department of Planning
105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 101
Towson, MD 21204

or

 kschlabach@baltimorecountymd.gov


View the Draft Plan

View the full document (23 MB) (PDF)

View the plan in sections:

Table of Contents (0.5 MB) (PDF)
Introduction and Shared Use Paths (pp. 1-18)  (5.0 MB) (PDF)
Walking   (pp. 19-36)   (3.7 MB) (PDF)
Bicycling  (pp. 37-65)   (4.2 MB) (PDF)
Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Appendices (pp. 66 to end) (5.5 MB) (PDF)

View the interactive map:

The Baltimore County My Neighborhood Map illustrates a variety of information about the County.  Select the Bicycle Facilities tab to view the bicycle recommendations of both the Eastern and Western plans.

More about the Plan

Western County plan area.

The Western Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan is an "action plan" for constructing pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the urban area of the western side of Baltimore County in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth County Council Districts.  The plan was developed by a technical advisory committee composed of representatives from the community and county and state government, based on the needs and desires expressed by the citizens who live or work in the area through several workshops. It identifies specific projects to be implemented and provides recommendations for supportive ecouragement, enforcement and educational programs. 

Why Promote Walking and Bicycling?

Improved Livability -- People walking and bicycling get to know their neighbors and strengthen the activity and liveliness within communities.

Less Traffic Congestion -- If everyone substituted just one or two automobile trips a day with walking or bicycling, traffic congestion could be significantly reduced.

Better Health
-- A healthy diet combined with regular physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other ailments. Walking and bicycling are among the easiest and most enjoyable ways to exercise.

Sustainability -- Reducing the total number of automobile trips saves energy and helps to improve the environment. 

Learn more about the benefits of walking and bicycling.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning E-newsletter

Sign up to receive the latest information about pedestrian and bicycle planning activities by subscribing to the County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan E-Newsletter.


http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning/community_planning/bikeped/westbikeped.html

by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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