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Mayor's response to trolley path bus parking problem

<img width="160" height="102" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/2006032414461752_1.jpg" alt="">This has been an ongoing problem because there are no established rules for the old trolley lane. People take it over by force of will, and anybody does whatever they want in that space.

This is about to change. The space is supposed to only be used by City vehicles and bicyclists. The Dept. of Transportation is in the process of designing a bicycle Trail system that would run in that location, establish rules for its use, and increase safety for peds and bikes through better design and signage. Carley Francis at Planning is working on this project with Nasser Rahimi in Transportation. My message to you is that we're working on it, it will improve, and it will be reserved for bikes, peds, and official City vehicles. The name will be the Jones Falls Trail. The design will probably be finished in six months, but you can check with Nasser regarding those details.

Bike safe and all the best.

Martin O'Malley

Mayor
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Off Road to Athens

<img width="154" height="120" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20060303162057292_1.jpg" alt="">Arlington, Vigrinia based Gripped Films is pleased to announce its first Baltimore screening of their award-winning cycling film, &quot;Off Road To Athens&quot; at the Charles Theater on March 15th at 7pm.

Tickets and location info:
<a href="http://www.offroadtoathens.com/film_tour/index.htm">http://www.offroadtoathens.com/film_tour/index.htm</a>;

Trailer:
<a href="http://www.offroadtoathens.com/movie/index.htm">http://www.offroadtoathens.com/movie/index.htm</a>;

It will also be shown at National Geographic's newly restored Grosvenor Auditorium as part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on March 7th.
<a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/washingtondc/spring2006/films/banff.html">http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/washingtondc/spring2006/films/banff.html</a>;

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Baltimore City Seeks Coments On New Master Plan

<img width="101" height="120" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20060216075958279_1.jpg" alt="">Draft Comprehensive Master Plan Released for Public Comment

Baltimore officials are looking for feedback on a plan they hope will steer the city's efforts in economic development, transportation and land use for at least the next decade.

The Plan focuses on four primary areas: LIVE, EARN, PLAY,
and LEARN.

Prepared by the city Department of Planning, Baltimore's first comprehensive master plan in 30 years lays out goals such as increasing retail space downtown by up to 1 million square feet and running a trolley along Charles Street.

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Stolen bikes

Hi all -

Several very expensive bikes have been stolen from my store. Please look out for them. I am offering a reward for the return of each and any of them.

I am especially interested in catching the thief.

If anyone knows of someone working on bikes and installing high end parts, please let me know, as the bikes may be parted out.

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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...

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Baltimore Spokes Hub meeting

<img width="160" height="67" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20060106134618431_3.gif" alt=""><img width="62" height="120" align="right" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20060106134618431_2.jpeg" alt="">Baltimore Spokes Hub mtg at Red Emma's Coffeehouse, St Paul St in mid-town Baltimore, 7:30 pm, Tuesday Jan 10, 2006 ...



<img width="70" height="65" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20060106134618431_1.jpg" alt="">

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Create Better Biking in Baltimore!

From Baltimore City's Department of Planning:
ATTEND THE
DRAFT BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING

JANUARY 18, 2006

From One Less Car:
TAKE MORE ACTION TO SUPPORT CYCLING IN BALTIMORE!

Send a letter to Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley to express support for bicycle facilities in Baltimore! Click here for sample text. If you are a Baltimore City resident, you can also send a letter to your City Council representative. Find your City Councilperson here.

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Illegal Bike Maneuver?

Today, 12/28/2005, I was stopped by a state patrol officer for performing this maneuver:

<a href="http://tinyurl.com/8sca9">http://tinyurl.com/8sca9</a>;

For 2 years, until they started doing roadwork in the area, I've been riding this section to get to Dundalk from Essex. Now, I'm told that I was on I-695 for a portion of it, and of course, as we all know, peds and bikes are prohibited.

I plead ignorance! I know--no excuse.

But, there's got to be a better way other than having to cut through Eastpoint Mall!
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Bike Jam Once Again Apart of the National Race Calendar

<img width="160" height="45" align="left" src="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/images/articles/20051118080054440_1.gif" alt="">Baltimore, MD - USA Cycling has announced that Bike Jam featuring the Kelly Cup, Baltimore's only professional cycling race, is apart of the 2006 National Racing Calendar. This marks the third straight year that Bike Jam has been on the calendar. The National Race Calendar, now in its 10th season, features 45 events in 2006 and represents a collection of the most prestigious road cycling events on American soil. The 2006 version of the event will take place on Saturday, May 27.

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