Master Plan for Cyclists considerations


TAKE EVEN MORE ACTION TO SUPPORT CYCLING IN BALTIMORE!

People often ask me how come Washington Metro area is doing more for cyclists then Baltimore. Hint number one: Bikes are not much of an issue here.

I guess I hang out with the wrong crowd or no one has attempted what I am about to attempt and that is making cycling an issue.

So if you are interested in making cycling an issue and joining me in uncharted territory...

Since Washington does have a higher population then Baltimore I calculated where we should be [s/b] using the ratio of populations and then our percentage of attainment of that figure:

Washington

Baltimore

# of bike lane miles

19

Approximately 5 miles - Fort Avenue, Kelly Avenue and on-street portion of Gwynns Falls Trail [s/b 17- 29%]

# of off road trail miles

50

Approximately 20 miles - Gwynns Falls Trail, Jones Falls Trail, Herring Run Trail [s/b 44- 45%]

# Bike Racks

500

50


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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