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Applications for Maryland Bikeways Program funding are now being accepted.  Applications are due by June 5th, 2013.  Applications may be submitted via e-mail; however, due to mail server file size limits, please use an FTP or online file sharing service (Dropbox, Yousendit, etc.) to transmit attachments to ensure delivery.  It is recommended that applicants also send one hardcopy by mail.
 
 
E-mail applications to:
 

• MDBikeways@mdot.maryland.gov
   

Mail applications to:
 
Attn:Kate Sylvester
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
 

Two web-based interactive maps were created to assist in completing and reviewing Bikeways applications.  As noted in the application, applicants are not required to use these maps.
 

• Bikeways Eligible Areas Map

• Bikeways Targeted Areas Map

 
 
About the Bikeways Program

The Maryland Bikeways Program supports Governor O’Malley’s Cycle Maryland initiative to promote biking as a fun, healthy transportation alternative that is great for our environment.The Program supports projects that maximize bicycle access and fill missing links in the state’s bicycle system, focusing on connecting bicycle-friendly trails and roads and enhancing last-mile connections to work, school, shopping and transit. On-road bicycle projects, such as bike lane striping, sharrows, and wayfinding signage are eligible for funding. Off-road shared-use path and trail projects are also eligible for funding. Eligible project types include:

• Feasibility assessment and Design of proposed or potential bikeways to assess issues, such as environmental impacts, right-of-way issues, ADA compatibility, local support, and cost estimates.

• Minor Retrofit including bicycle route signing, pavement markings, parking, drainage grate replacement and other minor retrofits to enhance bicycle routes.

• Construction of bikeways, generally leveraging other sources of funding, such as Transportation Enhancements, Maryland Heritage Areas, etc.
   

Only public agencies are eligible to apply for Bikeways Program funding. Program criteria and requirements are in place to target the Bikeways Program to priority areas. More detail on the targeted areas and other program criteria and requirements is provided in the funding application instructions.

Program Guidelines and Resources:
 

 
 
2013 Bikeways Project Awards

On July 24, 2012, Governor O’Malley announced 28 new winners of the Bikeways Program Grants.  The Bikeways Program is providing $3.13 million for this round of grants to seven counties, Baltimore City and 12 other municipalities. These projects are the second set of grants awarded through the Bikeways Program, bringing the total to 48 bikeways grant recipients and $5.63 million awarded to date. 

The grant winning projects include:  on and off-road bicycle route connections, bike route signage, bike racks and safety improvements.  A map and complete list of projects is available at these links:
 

 
 
2012 Bikeways Project Awards

In March 2012, approximately 20 projects were selected for an initial round of Bikeways Program grants. The grant winning projects include:  on and off-road bicycle route connections, bike route signage, bike racks and safety improvements.  Many are small-scale projects that will be implemented very quickly to improve Maryland’s cycling environment.

The largest award of $1 million was announced by Governor O’Malley in November for the missing trail link connecting Maryland’s Anacostia Tributary Trail to Washington, D.C.’s Riverwalk Trail.  The current plan is to break ground in 2012 on this final missing link that, when complete, will offer nearly 60 miles of contiguous trails along the Anacostia River Tributary System, including 39 miles in Maryland and 20 miles of completed and planned trails in the District of Columbia.

“These grants are a great way to help local jurisdictions make key connections to build a more comprehensive bike network that will benefit our citizens,” said Governor O’Malley.  “By getting out and taking a bike ride, we can learn to enjoy more of Maryland’s natural treasures, help reduce the impact on the land, improve our fitness and well-being, and enhance our quality of life.”
 

For more information, please contact the MDOT Office of Planning and Capital Programming by e-mail at : MDBikeways@mdot.maryland.gov  or phone at 410-865-1277