The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is hosting a meeting next Thursday, 7/22 at 6:00pm to discuss the Northern Segment of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network, and we need you to join and make your voice heard.
This portion of the trail would be constructed along Gwynns Falls Parkway and 33rd Street, connecting to existing trails in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Druid Hill Park, Wyman Park, and Lake Montebello/Herring Run. This is part of the ten remaining miles to complete the 35-mile loop of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network.
Last year, a study showed that the potential economic benefits to neighbors and businesses along the corridor far outsize the $28 million needed to complete the trail. This is an investment that would impact generations to come, and our city leadership knows it: Mayor Scott has made building the network a first-term priority.
Some loud voices oppose the development of the trail network. But we know that the majority of Baltimore residents want safe spaces to travel, play, and connect with others. This multi-use, all ages and abilities trail would bring benefits to a diversity of residents and improve the connectivity, accessibility, and economic vitality of our city.
Please attend this meeting to make your support for the Greenway Trails Network heard, and contribute your knowledge of our neighborhoods and streets to strengthen the design of the project!
Also - the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE) is collecting community interest in Mountain Biking at Loch Raven Reservoir via a brief survey. They are a partner non-profit organization representing thousands of MD, DC and VA mountain bikers that maintains hundreds of miles of trails in the area. Please take a few minutes to fill it out if you can. Thanks!