MARYLAND - The push for better biking infrastructure is getting a boost in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Transportation has opened applications for up to $2 million in funding through the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant Program.
According to MDOT the program prioritizes local projects that expand bicycle networks, which can include everything from trail connections to on-road bike facilities and last-mile connections.
“Marylanders are pining for safer and more convenient bicycle infrastructure such as more bike lanes and scenic trails,” said Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Thanks to programs like the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Grant Program, the Moore-Miller Administration is delivering these and other vital projects that ensure our transportation network is safe and connected for all users.”
Applications are open through May 26. According to MDOT the program aligns with the state’s Complete Streets policy and supports Governor Wes Moore’s State Plan, which includes investments in sustainable transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure and transit-oriented development.
According to MDOT, since its creation in 2011, the program has handed out more than $40 million to 244 projects. This year state funding is available for up to up to 80 percent of a project’s reimbursable costs, with the remainder funded locally. The grant may also serve as a match for federal funds from programs like the Transportation Alternatives Program.
In 2024 alone MDOT says that the program supported 16 projects, including a one-mile segment of the Broadneck Peninsula Trail in Anne Arundel County, gap improvements in Baltimore, and bike and scooter parking stations in College Park.
For more information, or to apply, go to the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Program website. Applications are due by May 26 at 5 p.m.