Update of the State's Current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is leading an update of the current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, which was adopted in 2002. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan establishes a 20-year vision to support cycling and walking as modes of transportation in Maryland. The Plan will provide guidance and investment strategies to support cycling and walking, both on-road and off-road, as part of Maryland's multimodal transportation network.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan will be coordinated with the Maryland Transportation Plan, or "MTP", and other key statewide planning efforts. It will also address recently enacted federal transportation legislation, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century."

MDOT plans to engage Maryland's citizens, governmental agencies, and interested organizations so that the Plan update process addresses the needs of all of Maryland's transportation stakeholders. A variety of methods will be used to gather public input, including public meetings, an online survey, and this website. In addition, an Advisory Committee including representatives of state agencies, local government and citizen representatives will be engaged throughout the planning process.
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Schedule
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is being updated on the same schedule as the Maryland Transportation Plan, in accordance with State law. Both plans will be completed in January 2014.
Fall 2012: Data Collection
Initiate Public Outreach Activities
Winter 2013: Assess Current Conditions, Trends and Issues Develop Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures
Spring 2013: Develop Framework for Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks
Summer 2013: Develop Strategies
Fall 2013: Develop Implementation Strategies
Prepare Draft Plan
January 2014: Release Final Plan

Project Contact
Kate Sylvester
Community Planner, MDOT
ksylvester@mdot.state.md.us

<a href="http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/bikewalkplan">http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/bikewalkplan</a>;