I Bike I Vote launched in 2015 to encourage local candidates to develop policy platforms on transportation. We wanted to educate voters about the ways transportation intersects with other important issues like public safety, schools, and economic development. The Red Line had been cancelled and the city was still reeling from the effects of the death of Freddie Gray. It was a pivotal time, an important election, and we wanted to do our part in making sure folks turned out to vote.
Five years later, Bikemore has grown both in size and influence. We have become a leader in transportation advocacy.
Candidates owe it to the citizens of Baltimore to have a plan to ensure everyone has access to transportation that is safe, affordable, and reliable. Transportation is the foundation that allows people to get to work and school. It means people can access necessities like fresh food and health care. It enables people to explore Baltimore and experience all it has to offer without searching for parking.
Today we released the responses to our questionnaire from candidates running for citywide offices. On Wednesday, we are co-hosting a Mayoral Forum so that citizens can hear the candidates’ positions on transportation in real-time.
In the next few weeks, you can expect the release of more candidate questionnaires, a forum for candidates running for City Council President, and analysis that will see how candidates stack up against our vision for transportation in Baltimore.
Get educated. Get engaged. And stay tuned. We’re just getting started.