By Jeffrey Marks
Yes, the new Bicycle Map has arrived. I picked up
a copy at the Monkton NCR Station, open Wed – Sunday.
This new comprehensive map provides guidance for long
distance cyclists travelling in Md; utilizing main
roads with shoulders (e.g. – Route 140 from
Westminster to Emmitsburg), bike trails like the NCR,
and local roads like Butler Road – RT 128 – and Falls
Rd – RT 25. Although bicycle connoisseurs familiar
with the local area may find more interesting, less
travelled roads; this map provides a practical and
continuous route – except for the Bay Bridge – for
cycling through Md.
This comprehensive bike map further strengthens
our case in requesting State Highway to maintain and
improve the routes listed on the map. Last, but not
least, the State has removed from its prohibited
highways the non Freeway portion (north of Route 26)
of divided Route 15 in Frederick County and most of
Route 301 in Queen Annes and Kent counties.