Western County Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Plan Update

[Please note the draft of Part One of the Bike Master Plan is up for reveiw.]

Richard Layman, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planner
410-887-3521
rlayman@baltimorecountymd.gov

Introduction

The Western Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan will be an "action plan" for constructing pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the urban sections of the western part of Baltimore County.

The main impetus for undertaking this plan comes from Baltimore County's Master Plan 2010.  The master plan describes the need to improve the variety of transportation options available to its citizens.  It calls for a county-wide plan for developing and improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Master Plan Goal for Pedestrian Facilities:  Develop and maintain pedestrian facilities that provide desirable levels of accessibility and safety for pedestrians, and encourage walking for both utilitarian and recreational purposes.

Master Plan Goal for Bicycle Facilities:  Develop and maintain bicycle facilities that provide an adequate level of convenience, mobility, and safety for bicyclists at all levels of experience, and encourage bicycle trips for utilitarian, recreational and commuting purposes.

Western County Planning Activities

The plan is being developed by an advisory committee composed of representatives from the community and county and state government, and will be based on the needs and desires expressed by the citizens who live or work in the area. It will identify specific projects to be implemented and provide recommendations for phasing and funding. 

The committee is currently reviewing a draft of the first section of the plan concerning "Engineering/Facilities for Walking and Bicycling."  Because the file size is large, it is available for viewing as Part One (PDF) and Part Two (PDF).

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.

Walking and Biking Survey

Please take this online survey to identify areas for walking and bicycling improvements in the Western plan area.