Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan E-Newsletter
May 18, 2010
In This Newsletter
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1. Planning Board Considers Changes to Road Design Standards
2. Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 21st
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1. Planning Board Considers Changes to Road Design Standards
The Baltimore County Planning Board is reviewing a revised Public Works Manual. The manual contains the standards that are used for the design of roads, bridges, storm drains and other public improvements. Last updated in 1985, the proposed version incorporates current technologies and ideas regarding sustainability, context-sensitive design, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements. You are invited to provide input on the proposed changes at a public hearing to be held:
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 5 p.m.
Planning Board Hearing Room 104
105 W. Chesapeake Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
The design manual is available for review online:
Road Design Section (including pedestrian and bicycle design)
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<a href="http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Public_Works/standardsandspecs/apr2010/08roadsandstreets2010.pdf">http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Public_Works/standardsandspecs/apr2010/08roadsandstreets2010.pdf</a>;
Road Design Plates
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<a href="http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Public_Works/standardsandspecs/apr2010/08roadsplates2010.pdf">http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Public_Works/standardsandspecs/apr2010/08roadsplates2010.pdf</a>;
Entire Manual
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<a href="http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/standardsandspecs/designmanualdraft.html">http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/standardsandspecs/designmanualdraft.html</a>;
Written comments on the manual are also welcome, and can be sent by mail or email to:
Baltimore County Office of Planning
Suite 101
105 W. Chesapeake Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Attn: Barbara Weaver
Email: bweaver"at"baltimorecountymd.gov
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2. Participate in Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 21st.
Bike to Work Day 2010, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday, May 21, 2010. Bike to Work Day promotes a "clean commute" and is part of the region's Clean Commute Initiative.
This year will mark the 13th annual event in the Baltimore metropolitan area and will feature morning rallies at different locations across the region. The rally in Baltimore County will take place in Towson at Courthouse Square, 400 Washington Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Register for Bike to Work Day 2010
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All registrants will receive a free t-shirt and commuter guide. Participants at the individual rally sites will also receive an on-the-go snack and drink, and the chance to win prizes. You must be registered and attend a rally to win.
For more information
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Visit <a href="http://www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com">http://www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com</a>;
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Check out the Office of Planning website at <a href="http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/bikeped">http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/bikeped</a>; for the latest information on bicycle and pedestrian planning in Baltimore County.