Western County Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Plan
Kathy Schlabach, Project Manager
410-887-3521
kschlabach@baltimorecountymd.gov
Public Hearing Scheduled
A new draft plan dated March 1, 2012 has been presented to the Baltimore County Planning Board for approval as an amendment to the County master plan. The new draft reflects the many comments we received during the open houses held in January. The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 104, Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson 21204. If approved by the Planning Board, the plan will be submitted to the Baltimore County Council for adoption.
View the March 1, 2012 Draft Plan
View the full document. (23 MB) (PDF)
View the plan in sections:
- Table of Contents (0.5 MB) (PDF)
- Introduction and Shared Use Paths (pp. 1-18) (5.0 MB) (PDF)
- Walking (pp. 19-36) (3.7 MB) (PDF)
- Bicycling (pp. 37-65) (4.2 MB) (PDF)
- Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Appendices (pp. 66 to end) (5.5 MB) (PDF)
More about the Plan
The Western Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan is 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 was developed by a technical advisory committee composed of representatives from the community and county and state government, based on the needs and desires expressed by the citizens who live or work in the area through several workshops. It identifies specific projects to be implemented and provides recommendations for supportive encouragement, enforcement and educational programs.
Why Promote Walking and Bicycling?
- Improved Livability - People walking and bicycling get to know their neighbors and strengthen the activity and liveliness within communities.
- Less Traffic Congestion - If everyone substituted just one or two automobile trips a day with walking or bicycling, traffic congestion could be significantly reduced.
- Better Health - A healthy diet combined with regular physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other ailments. Walking and bicycling are among the easiest and most enjoyable ways to exercise.
- Sustainability - Reducing the total number of automobile trips saves energy and helps to improve the environment.
Learn more about the benefits of walking and bicycling.
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Revised March 7, 2012
