State Approves Grant for Towson 'Bike Beltway'

[B' Spokes: There is no doubt that Governor O'Malley's Cycle Maryland program is doing some good, 20:80 match rather then 50:50 match and on-road bicycling facilities are also up for this grant rather then just trails. As good as this is, there is still more that can and should be done, stay tuned while I invigilate our options.]
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By Tyler Waldman, Towson Patch

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The $100,000 grant will go towards construction and signage on the bike loop around central Towson.

"These grants will help local jurisdictions build key connections that make bicycling a true transportation option," Gov. Martin O'Malley said in a statement announcing Tuesday's grants. "Bicycling is a win-win for all of us by helping us learn to enjoy more of Maryland’s natural treasures, reducing the impact on the land, improving our fitness and well-being, and enhancing our quality of life.”

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, a transportation consultant and former MDOT staffer, said he was "thrilled" to hear of the grant approval.

"We have a lot of congestion in Towson," Marks said. "It's difficult to add highway capacity, so we have to do whatever we can to maximize the use of the current road network and that is what this is doing."
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