[B’ Spokes: Something to bike to.]
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\nfrom Getting There by Michael Dresser<\/p>\n
Charles Street, Baltimore’s premier north-south artery, will have its day iin the spotlight Monday when state, city and Baltimore County officials gather at Mount Vernon Place to celebrate the road’s designation as a National Scenic Byway.<\/p>\n
The selection actually took place last year, but officials are just getting around to throwing a party in Charles’ honor.<\/p>\n
County Executive Jim Smith, Maryland Transportation Secretary Beverly Swaim-Staley and city Transportation Director Khalis Zaied will be among the speakers at a new conference at 11 a.m., which will be folllowed by a "min-fair" from noon to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
When you think about it, Charles Street is a worthy candidate — starting in gritting South Baltimore and passing through downtown, Mount Vernon, Charles Village, Johns Hopkins University, Roland Park and into Baltimore County as far north as Lutherville. Dozens of historic buildings have their address on the street. That’s pretty scenic.<\/p>\n