Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee

                                        

Bikeways /
Bikeshare
 
 
Maryland Student Travel Survey Policy

Links to Additional Resources

MBPAC Members

When Do We Meet?

Maryland's Bicycle and
Pedestrian Access Plan

 
The present-day Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC) was formed in December 1991 as the Bicycle Advisory Committee (Chapter 624, Acts of 1991). In July 2000, the Committee became the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Chapter 670, Acts of 2000). The Committee advises State government agencies on issues directly related to bicycling and pedestrian activity including funding, public awareness, safety and education.

The twenty-two member committee is appointed by the Governor, combining the experience of citizens with the expertise of State officials. Committee members represent geographical regions throughout the State and specific interests, including those of visually and mobility impaired individuals. Nine State agencies are represented, including:
 

• Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
   
• Maryland Department of Disabilities
   
• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
   
• Maryland Department of Natural Resources
   
• Maryland Department of Planning
   
• Maryland Department of Transportation
   
• Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
   
• Maryland State Department of Education
   
• Maryland State Police
   

 
MBPAC has four subcommittees that focus attention on a variety of bicycle and pedestrian issues. Every MBPAC Member is assigned to at least one subcommittee. The current subcommittees are:
 

• Commuting and Transportation – Primarily responsible for advising MDOT on the Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and its relationship to local efforts.
   
• Education and Awareness – Promotes activities, programs and policies that foster bicycle and pedestrian safety education across all age groups; also promotes greater awareness of the mission and work of the MBPAC.
   
• Legislative and Government Affairs – Primarily responsible for reviewing and coordinating
  information concerning legislation related to MBPAC issues and programs; also responsible for
  facilitating and developing strong relationships with local officials.
   
• Tourism and Product Development - Primarily responsible for promoting and protecting Maryland's offroad trail system while supporting Maryland State agencies, providing guidance on program strategies that  promote Maryland's trails and tourism resources.