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Making Maryland the Best for Bicycling and Walking
Maryland
Bicycling and Walking Symposium
Annapolis
Wednesday, February 7, 2001
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Come see the progress in making Maryland a better place for bicycling and walking.

Exhibit Hall
Reception
Evening Panel Discussion
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Exhibits and Displays
St. John's Hall in the Lowe Office Building
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bicycling groups and government agencies are invited to have displays promoting any facet of bicycling and walking in Maryland. This symposium, scheduled for the legislative period, is an effective forum to show representatives the widespread interest in bicycling and walking in Maryland. Exhibits are expected from transportation, health, planning, recreation, tourism, and environmental organizations. This is an exciting place and time with elected officials, agency staff, community leaders, advocates, planners, and consultants talking with each other about bicycling, walking, and more livable communities. To sign-up to have an exhibit and/or to be listed in the Maryland Bicycle and Walking Directory, contact Jim Hudnall, 301-567-0089, info@ohbike.org. [see instructions for exhibitors]
 
 

Exhibit Hall
Reception
Evening Panel Discussion
Previous Symposiums
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Reception
Cafeteria, Legislative Services Building
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Meet fellow Marylanders who want walking and bicycling to be safe, convenient, and viable modes of transportation and integral parts of the overall transportation system.
 
 

Exhibit Hall
Reception
Evening Panel Discussion
Previous Symposiums
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 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
Joint Session Room of the Legislative Services Building
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A panel of top Maryland officials will discuss making Maryland a national model for bicycling and walking. The panel will answer questions from the audience.

 
A map of Annapolis is available at http://ohbike.org/mbpac/symposium/map.pdf or http://ohbike.org/mbpac/symposium/map.html
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Exhibit Hall
Reception
Evening Panel Discussion
Previous Symposiums
 Map
2000 Bike/Ped Symposium
Welcome to the Bike/Ped Symposium Trails Coalition Allegheny Highlands Trail
John Overstreet, Maryland's Mr. Bicycle Safety, greets visitors at the sign-in table
Mark Holt, founder of the Southern Maryland Trails Coalition
Bill Atkinson and David Cotton and of the Allegheny Highlands Trail
Perils for Pedestrians Pierre Summerville Police on Bikes
Perils for Pedestrians video produced by John Wetmore
Pierre Summerville speaking about bicycle safety for the M-NCPP Volunteer Police
Exhibit by Maryland State Police bicycle troopers
Friends of Route 29 Restripe to Create Bikeways Elevated Transportation Facilities
Bob McCutcheon, founder of The Friends of Route 29
Charlie Denney and Jennifer Toole of SCI with exhibit on benefits of striping for bikeways
Stan Doore, chair of the Transportation Committee of the Calverton Citizens Association
Potomac River Trail East Cost Greenway End of the Day
Eric Foster and Fred Shaffer of the Prince George's County Bicycle and Trails Advisory Group (BTAG)
Barry Wells vice-chairman of the East Coast Greenway Maryland Committee, and David Dionne, manager of the B&A Trail
Bob McCutcheon and his sons with Randy Mardres of the MBAC after the Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

These Twenty-One Questions/Tropics were Asked/Discussed at the CPABC Forum in Annapolis on February 2, 2000
  1. Creative Approaches to Encourage Urban Living.
  2. Encourage/Implement More Bicycles on Buses Features.
  3. Better Planning Requirements for Enhancement Projects.
  4. A Snow Removal Plan that does NOT put the snow on to the sidewalks.
  5. Retaining Access to Existing Roadways and Shoulders
  6. Md. Trans. Adm. (MTA) Better Bicycle Lockers and Key Replacement Program.
  7. Keep Route #29 Colesville Road Shoulders Open for Bicycle Use.
  8. Raise the Visibility of Bicycling and Walking Maryland.
  9. How can Bicycling Tap/Share the Neighborhood Conservation Funds?
  10. Have a Statewide Calendar of Events Listing.
  11. Have a better Statewide Equestrian/Horse Contact Source.
  12. Elevate the Bike/Ped Coordinator Position to the Secretary of Transportation Level.
  13. Need Bicycle/Pedestrian Education/Information.
  14. Implementation of the AASHTO Guidelines for Bicycle Construction State/Counties Wide.
  15. Have Bike/Ped Access Major Developments such as National Harbor Place in Oxon Hill.
  16. Need Shoulders on Route #197 Bowie/Laurel Road -Baltimore/Washington Parkway.
  17. Need More Facilities for Bicycles on Transit:Buses, Light Rails, MARC.
  18. Raised Medians in Crosswalks for Pedestrian Safety. Enforcement of Ped. Safety Law
  19. Consistent On-Road Bicycle Accommodations
  20. Crime Statistics on Light-Rail and Extension of Light Rail. North Central Trail-NCT
  21. Publicize Capital Tours/Rides/Events Around Maryland.
These Twenty-one Questions/Topics were asked and discussed for two-hours by close to the 100 people attending the evening Forum of the Bike/Ped Symposium on February 2, 2000 in Annapolis. The panel of Secretary of Transportation John Porcari, Parker Williams (SHA Administrator), Neil Pederen (SHA), Sen. Brian Frosh, Delegate Joan Pitkin, Dianne Ratcliff (MTA), Teresa Moore (DNR) and Jennifer Toole (SCI) fielded these questions and supplied answers. Not all answers were complete at the Forum, but the panel stated that they would get back to the questioners at a later time with follow-up information.  

 
1998 Bike/Ped Symposium

The College Park Area Bicycle Coalition sponsored a successful Bike/Ped Friendly Symposium in Annapolis on Feb. 3, 1998. Exhibits were on display in the St. John's Hall of the Lowe Office Building. Close to 250 Bike/Ped Folks from 17 counties showed up for the Symposium, even though severe storms were threatening. The three hour evening symposium was loaded with Bike/Ped info from fifteen counties from around the State. Thirty speakers gave updates on current conditions and plans for the future. Deputy Secretary John Porcari and Parker Williams of MDOT/SHA pledged Maryland's support for keeping Maryland Bike/Ped Friendly. 

Many Elected Officials also reinforced the State's commitment to keep Maryland in the leadership role. During the week of Feb 2 to Feb 6 twenty seven clubs/groups/coalition set up displays and presentations in the House Office Bldg. to inform the Legislators and the visiting public about all the Bike/Ped Activities currently taking place around the State. Many were surprised that so many trails, clubs, and overall Bike/Ped operations were in place in the State. 
Looking west
Looking east
Exhibits  in St. John's Hall of the Lowe House of Delegates Office Building. 
John Porcari
Muller, Porcari, and Wetmore
Bike Advocates with Maryland Secretary of Transportation John Porcari
Maryland Bicycle Coordinator Harvey Muller, Maryland Secretary of Transportation John Porcari, and John Wetmore of Pedestrians in Peril
Delegates with Bill Kelly
Trail Makers
Delegate Brian Moe, MBAC Chairman Bill Kelly, Delegate Joan Pitkin, and Delegate Barbara Frush
Unidentified Bicycle Advocate, MBAC Chairman Bill Kelly, and PG County Trail Planner Fred Shaffer
Cycle the Seagull Century
College Park Area Bicycle Coalition
Exhibit for the Salisbury Seagull Century
Exhibit for the College Park Bicycle Coalition

Exhibit Hall
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Evening Panel Discussion
Previous Symposiums
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Annapolis Map for the Maryland Bike/Ped Symposium
Wednesday, February 7, 2001

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January 20, 2001