Maryland’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans and Programs 

Shifting mode choice towards transit and active transportation, and shortening automobile trips and increasing carpooling, are critical components to building efficient, equitable, and sustainable cities, and is also essential to accommodating Maryland’s changing demographic composition. For more information on MDOT planning and programming efforts, please contact the Office of Active Transportation and Micromobility.

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Register for the May 8 MDOT in Motion webinar!

MDOT in Motion is a series of webinars, interactive sessions, and educational opportunities offered by the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Active Transportation and Micromobility. The series highlights multi-modal projects and programs that are designed to get Marylanders moving safely, and to connect them to opportunities and to each other. In Maryland, Complete Streets is the deliberate approach to planning and designing streets for all users, MDOT in Motion aims to make options like walking, biking, and transit more accessible.

The May 8 webinar, from 12-1pm, will highlight national Bike Month and Commuter Choice Maryland, programs with widespread participation to encourage mode shift.


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News & Upcoming Events

  • MDOT is developing a Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, learn more here: www.mdot.maryland.gov/transportationtrails
  • The quarterly meeting of the Maryland Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will be held online Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9 am. Join online with Microsoft Teams: 229 178 456 501 Code: uL33c2MB Join by Phone: +1 667-262-296281442313# and visit the MBPAC website for more information.
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Advisory Committee

The Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC) advises State government agencies on issues directly related to bicycling and pedestrian activity including funding, public awareness, safety and education.

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Bike & Walk Program

The Maryland Department of Transportation administers several grant and special fund programs for biking & pedestrian programs. These programs support local economies and enhance quality of life through biking and walking. In addition, the Department provides technical assistance to help local jurisdictions with feasible projects.