The Baltimore Bicycling Club also supports bicycling as a means of transportation. If you look at our Links page, you will notice a number of advocacy organizations with which we have aligned our efforts. This page is devoted to specific endeavors these organizations promote.
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It is time to celebrate - FIVE significant smart transportation/commuting bills were passed during the 2010 Maryland General Assembly!
These bills are now on the way to the Governor's office for his signature:
-SB 624 - Shoulder Rule bill - Sponsors Delegate Carr and Senator Frosh
-SB 51 - Three Foot Rule bill - Sponsors Delegate Cardin and Senators Raskin and Forehand
-HB 1155 - Transportation Transparency bill - Sponsors Delegate Lafferty and Senators Pugh and Harrington
-HB 282 - Funding for Bike/Pedestrian Access bill- Sponsor Delegate Peña-Melnyk
-SB 229/HB 710 - The General Assembly passed legislation (SB 229/HB 710) to appoint a Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding to study the state’s short- and long-term transportation funding needs.
Learn more here. <http://onelesscar.org/cms_edit_page.php?pageid=152>
Three years ago, Delegate Jon Cardin took the initiative to promote the important Three Foot Rule bill. His dedication to the bicycling community, as the sponsor of the Three Foot Rule, has been outstanding! This year, OLC will continue to develop and strengthen bicycle safety bills with assistance from fellow bicyclists and with support and the sponsorship of leaders like Delegate Bronrott, Delegate Cardin, Delegate Carr, Senator DeGrange, Senator Frosh, Delegate Gaines, Senator Haines, Senator Harrington, Delegate Lafferty, Delegate Malone, Delegate McIntosh, Delegate Peña-Melnyk, Senator Pugh, Senator Raskin, Delegate Simmons and Delegate Stein who are passionate and committed to bicycle safety. Please contact these legislators and thank them for their support! To email a thank you go HERE. <http://mlis.state.md.us/mgaweb/mail32.aspx>
A call or email from a constituent is a big deal to to our representatives. A few minutes of your time can make a big difference in how these folks view bicyclists.
One Less Car is greatly appreciative of everyone who contributed testimony, contacted a representative, advocated for this cause and helped to make this happen.
Over the next few months, a One Less Car Legislative Agenda for the 2011 General Assembly session will be developed.
Some topics of interest are:
-Strengthening the new three foot rule
-Strong focus on the manslaughter by vehicle bill
-Bills that promote teleworking
-Introducing a bill to increase tax credits for bicyclists
-Support bills that promote safe and effective alternate means of transportation
-Reintroduce the accident vs. crash bill
-Support bills that promote funding for public transit
There will be more to add to this list and your legislative assistance is appreciatively accepted. Please read below to learn how you can take action! |
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Western Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan |
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The Western Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan will be an "action plan" for constructing pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the urban area of the western side of Baltimore County in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth County Council Districts. 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.
Your Help is Needed!
Your help is needed to identify improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle network in your area. Please attend one or more of the workshops listed below to share your ideas. Following an introductory presentation, and a survey about your experiences, you can sketch out your suggestions on maps. Members of the Action Committee will facilitate the discussion and record your comments. Your ideas will help make the Western County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan responsive to your needs. Show your support for improving the environment for walking and biking, provide your input, and encourage others to participate as well. A flyer (PDF) is available for you to share with others who may be interested in attending.
Workshop Schedule (All start at 7 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 6 (District 4)
Randallstown Community Center
3505 Resource Drive, 21133
Thursday, April 8 (District 2)
Pikesville Library
1301 Reisterstown Road, 21208
Wednesday, April 21 (District 3)
Cockeysville Middle School
10401 Greenside Drive, 21030
Tuesday, April 27 (District 1)
Catonsville Library
1100 Frederick Road, 21228
website: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/westbikeped
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Although the weather caused school closings in many counties approximately 400 to 500 people attended. Additionally, there were twenty exhibitors displaying projects and engaging the audience. The high attendance indicates that people care deeply about promoting bicycling as a means of alternative transportation. As our population grows it is critical that a safe infrastructure, along with laws protecting bicyclists, are intact. |
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To start things off, the BBC won the new citizen rep position on the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Group. This puts us in a very good strategic position for bicycle advocacy in the region.
Now I realize many of you trust us to support bicycling to the best of our ability and leave you to enjoy the many fine cycling opportunities that Maryland does have to offer and that's fine. But we would be remiss if we did not occasionally come to you and ask what are your priorities for advocacy and give you an opportunity to participate.
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Whether you are interested in this position or not it is news worthy that this is the first time that a citizen representative will have voting rights on this committee thanks to the efforts of the Baltimore Bicycling Club and to the current committee and the BRTB for being receptive to the idea. I encourage anyone interested to apply and get involved in changing the area to be bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
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