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Master Plan for Cyclists considerations

TAKE EVEN MORE ACTION
TO SUPPORT
CYCLING IN BALTIMORE!

People often ask me
how come
Washington Metro area is doing more for cyclists then Baltimore. Hint
number
one: Bikes are not much of an issue here.

I guess I hang out
with the wrong
crowd or no one has attempted what I am about to attempt and that is
making
cycling an issue.

So if you are
interested in
making cycling an issue and joining me in uncharted
territory…

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Create Better Biking in Baltimore!

From Baltimore City’s Department of Planning:

ATTEND THE
DRAFT BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING

JANUARY 18, 2006

From One Less Car:
TAKE MORE ACTION TO SUPPORT CYCLING IN BALTIMORE!

Send a letter to Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley to express support for bicycle facilities in Baltimore! Click here for sample text. If you are a Baltimore City resident, you can also send a letter to your City Council representative. Find your City Councilperson here.

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It’s the Law in Maryland

  • Yield the Right-of-Way to Bicyclists.
  • Bicycles are treated as vehicles in Maryland.
  • Motorists must yield the right-of-way to bicyclists.
  • Do not attempt to share the lane with bicyclists.
  • If you are unable to safely pass them, reduce your speed, and follow the bicycle at a safe distance. Wait for a safe opportunity to pass, allowing adequate clearance, about three feet from the side of your vehicle, and return to your lane when you can clearly see the bicyclist in your rear view mirror.
  • A bicycle is not restricted to the right side of the road.
  • Share the road and do not use your horn. The bicyclist can usually hear an approaching vehicle and loud noises can startle the bicyclist and may cause an accident.
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    Illegal Bike Maneuver?

    Today, 12/28/2005, I was stopped by a state patrol officer for performing this maneuver:

    https://tinyurl.com/8sca9

    For 2 years, until they started doing roadwork in the area, I’ve been riding this section to get to Dundalk from Essex. Now, I’m told that I was on I-695 for a portion of it, and of course, as we all know, peds and bikes are prohibited.

    I plead ignorance! I know–no excuse.

    But, there’s got to be a better way other than having to cut through Eastpoint Mall!