The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration released the state’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool in the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, and improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. “Maryland’s transportation network must be safe, convenient and accessible for every user in every community,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Working together, our state can be a national leader in integrating bike and pedestrian safety and access into everything we do. This new Pedestrian Safety Action Plan gives us an important tool in that mission.” Maryland’s goal is to ultimately have zero motor vehicle-related fatalities or serious injuries. The Pedestrian Safety Action Plan will help advance that Vision Zero mission through physical improvements to state roadways that make travel safer for all users and by addressing policies and strategies related to pedestrian and bicycle safety. As part of its commitment, the State Highway Administration has allocated $75 million to address the needs of these vulnerable road users. The new plan provides an overview of existing conditions throughout the state, identifies areas of need and recommends strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in those areas, using data […]
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