[Note that Maryland’s ranking is 35 out of 50]
\nAs you know, the League of American Bicyclists recently expanded our programs in our effort to build a Bicycle Friendly America. Based on our successful Bicycle Friendly Community program, the Bicycle Friendly State program began by ranking all 50 states on their bike-friendliness. You can see the overall results of the ranking here. The rankings are based on overall scores to the ranking questionnaire that was sent to your State Bike Coordinator. Below is the feedback give to the Coordinator on areas that your state can work on to improve its ranking, and most importantly improve conditions for bicycling. We encourage you to use this feedback as a checklist of relevant to-do items when working with your State Coordinator, Department of Transportation and state legislature.
\nLegislation
\n-no 3ft or greater safe passing law
\n-cannot legally signal with right hand
\n-bicycle equipment code not consistent with the language in UVC or its intent
\n-discriminatory mandatory bike lane law
\n-far to right as practicable code does exclude right turn lane
\nPolicies & Programs
\n-no Complete Streets or Bicycle and Pedestrian Accomodation policy
\n-no Mountain Biking Plan
\n-no CO2 Reduction Plan that includes bicycle usage
\n-no policy requiring bike parking at state owned facilities
\nInfrastructure
\n-no system in place to determine percentage of state highways that have paved shoulders
\n-no rumble strip policy with a minimum 4ft. of clearance for bicycles
\n-no dedicated state funding source for bicycling projects or programs
\n-no safety funding spent on bicycling in past 3 years
\nEducation & Encouragement
\n-no questions regarding the responsibilities of motorists towards cyclists on driver\u2019s test
\n-no questions regarding the responsibilities of motorists towards cyclists on driver\u2019s manual
\n-no questions on motorists responsibilities to cyclists on CDL test
\nEvaluation & Planning
\n-information on bicycle usage rates not included in SCORP
\n-bicycle safety is not addressed in Highway Safety Plan
\nEnforcement
\n-No education of officer on cyclist rights & responsibilities through academy or continuing education
\n-information on cyclists rights and responsibilities not made available to traffic judges
\n
\nYour State Bike Coordinator is:
\nMichael Jackson
\nMaryland Department of Transportation
\n7201 Corporate Center Drive
\nHanover, MD 21076
\n888-713-1414
\nmjackson3@mdot.state.md.us
\nJeff Peel
\nProgram Specialist, Bicycle Friendly Community
\nLeague of American Bicyclists
\n1612 K St. N.W., Suite #800
\nWashington, DC 20006
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[Note that Maryland’s ranking is 35 out of 50] As you know, the League of American Bicyclists recently expanded our programs in our effort to build a Bicycle Friendly America. Based on our successful Bicycle Friendly Community program, the Bicycle Friendly State program began by ranking all 50 states on their bike-friendliness. You can see … <\/p>\n