BikeHoward 2026 Update
The BikeHoward 2026 Update was approved by the Howard County Council on October 5, 2026 through Council Resolution 160-2026. See below for links to the plan publications:
- BikeHoward 2026 Plan
- BikeHoward 2026 Executive Summary
- BikeHoward 2026 Webmap – Priority Recommendations
- BikeHoward 2026 Webmap – Recreational Routes
Plan Background
BikeHoward, the Howard County Bicycle Master Plan, provides guidance for improvements for transportation and recreational bicycling, both on-street and off-street. Recommendations are provided in the general areas of infrastructure improvements, policy and programs.
The Howard County Council adopted the first version of the BikeHoward Plan in April 2016. The Office of Transportation was the lead agency administering the planning process, and the plan was developed with extensive input from the community, as well as many related agencies, in particular the Departments of Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks. A variety of methods were used to gather public input, including a series of public workshops, an online survey, and availability of an interactive online map.
Bicycle Master Plan Goals & Objectives
- Identify and develop countywide system of bicycle facilities to foster connectivity within and between the following: villages, communities and neighborhoods throughout the County, as well as neighboring cities and counties, parks and recreation centers, schools and educational institutions, commercial and employment centers, and regional and local transit facilities.
- Facilitate recreational and transportation trips by bicycle in the County and improve safety for all types of bicyclists.
- Recommend County policies that will support bicycling, including bikeway facility design.
- Build public support for implementation of the Plan.
Please provide feedback here or send any comments to Chris Eatough, at ceatough@howardcountymd.gov or Howard County Government, Office of Transportation, 3430 Courthouse Dr., Ellicott City, MD 21043.
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