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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As part of keeping MDOT in Motion, the Office of Active Transportation and Micromobility hosts a series of webinars, interactive sessions, and educational opportunities which highlights multi-modal projects and programs that are designed to get Marylanders moving safely, and to connect them to opportunities and to each other.

View recordings of 2025 MDOT in Motion webinars below:

May 8th: Bike Month and Commuter Choice
June 5th: Complete Streets and Quick Builds
July 3: Micromobility in Maryland
August 7: Back to School Safety
September 4: Transportation Trails, recording coming soon

A nighttime view of Baltimore City skyline scross the Inner Harbor

News & Upcoming Events

The quarterly meeting of the Maryland Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will be held in an hybrid format online and in-person (location TBD) on January 16, 2026, at 10:00 am. Register to join online here Visit the MBPAC website for more information.
Learn more about public events on the MBPAC Calendar of Events!

Plans and Reports

2050 Maryland Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (2024)

Bike Safety Task Force Report (2017)

Maryland Trails Plan (2009)
Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan (2021-2025)
MDOT is developing a Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, learn more here: www.mdot.maryland.gov/transportationtrails
Read about MDOT’s 2024 Complete Streets Leadership Academy with Smart Growth America in this final report.

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.

Get more info on MBPAC.

Laws & Resources

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.