Governor Wes Moore announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program. 

Learn more about the awards at the following links:  

• Press Release
• TAP Awards 
• RTP Awards
• Bikeways Awards

The Maryland Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) is updated every five years in conjunction with the Maryland Transportation Plan (MTP) and establishes short- and long-term goals to improve the safety, access and mobility for people walking and rolling. Visit the BPMP website to review and comment on the draft plan through November 20, 2023. The final BPMP will be available in January 2024. 

Throughout the month of October, MDOT and partners will be sharing information, events and webinars about walk-related programs, policies and initiatives. For fresh insights to promote walking and walkability near you, visit the Walktober website for a list of events and registration links to organize or join a walk on Walk Maryland Day!

The next Maryland Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC) quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, October 27, at 

9 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. 

For agenda and meeting information, please visit the MBPAC website.