Commuting via bicycle in Baltimore is fast becoming popular, accessible, and rewarding with new city-wide strides to accommodate cyclists with safe bicycle-only lanes. Unfortunately, those living west of Druid Hill Park in the neighborhoods of Reservoir Hill, Mondawmin, Ashburton, Franklintown, Windsor Hills, et cetera have been largely left out of the new bike lanes. Regardless of the unaccommodating infrastructure, cycling remains popular, especially in parks. Leakin Park and the Gwynns Falls Trail are both regular routes for enthusiasts and are frequented by cyclists from all over the city. For the most part, these cyclists are forced to rack their bikes and travel via automobile.
This petition is to propose a bike lane, running the length of Gwynns Falls Parkway, from Auchentrolly Terrace at Druid Hill Park to the Gwynns Falls Trail Head on Windsor Mill Road. The lane would be approximately 1.5 miles long and could easily be marked on the preexisting street with simple modifications to right of ways and automobile parking designations. The lane could also be constructed using the ample space provided by the green median that runs the entire length of the Parkway.
The new bike lane would serve many West Baltimore neighborhoods and allow for eco-friendly, affordable, and safe new commuting options for a wide-range of Baltimore residents. The bike lanes would also offer easy access for all Baltimore residents to the newly renovated Mondawmin Mall, new Coppin State University Sports Complex and Campus, Gwynns Falls Trail Head, Leakin Park, and more. The route would also be easily accessible to and from the new Jones Falls Trail and Druid Hill Park system.
The momentum is undeniable now. City officials are starting to take notice of this movement.
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2008
6 Comments
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Anonymous
3 years ago
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I am a homeowner in Fairmount Park, 21216 and I support the creation of dedicated bike infrastructure and traffic calming on Gwynns Falls Parkway. I would love for my community members and myself to be able to safely travel by bike from Leakin Park to Druid Hill Park via Gwynns Falls Parkway. Traffic calming benefits everyone regardless of whether they're in a car, on foot, on a bicycle, scooter, skateboard etc.
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Elena Simmons
18 years ago
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way too many cars speeding through here. a bike lane would actually slow people down and make it safer for everyone walking too.
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Marcus Shepherd
18 years ago
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The traffic on this road is getting crazy. I bike to work and it feels like a death trap half the time. We need this lane.
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David Petersen
18 years ago
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PLEASE DO THIS. The parkway is huge and there is so much wasted space in the median. Makes no sense to leave it like it is.
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Jason Preston
18 years ago
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Finally some love for west baltimore. tired of all the bike lanes being built only downtown where nobody i know lives.
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Sarah Ramos
18 years ago
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YES. Getting from Windsor Hills to the park is way too hard right now. My kids would love to ride if there was actual space.
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Commuting via bicycle in Baltimore is fast becoming popular, accessible, and rewarding with new city-wide strides to accommodate cyclists with safe bicycle-only lanes. Unfortunately, those living west of Druid Hill Park in the neighborhoods of Reservoir Hill, Mondawmin, Ashburton, Franklintown, Windsor Hills, et cetera have been largely left out of the new bike lanes. Regardless of the unaccommodating infrastructure, cycling remains popular, especially in parks. Leakin Park and the Gwynns Falls Trail are both regular routes for enthusiasts and are frequented by cyclists from all over the city. For the most part, these cyclists are forced to rack their bikes and travel via automobile.
This petition is to propose a bike lane, running the length of Gwynns Falls Parkway, from Auchentrolly Terrace at Druid Hill Park to the Gwynns Falls Trail Head on Windsor Mill Road. The lane would be approximately 1.5 miles long and could easily be marked on the preexisting street with simple modifications to right of ways and automobile parking designations. The lane could also be constructed using the ample space provided by the green median that runs the entire length of the Parkway.
The new bike lane would serve many West Baltimore neighborhoods and allow for eco-friendly, affordable, and safe new commuting options for a wide-range of Baltimore residents. The bike lanes would also offer easy access for all Baltimore residents to the newly renovated Mondawmin Mall, new Coppin State University Sports Complex and Campus, Gwynns Falls Trail Head, Leakin Park, and more. The route would also be easily accessible to and from the new Jones Falls Trail and Druid Hill Park system.
The momentum is undeniable now. City officials are starting to take notice of this movement.
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2008
6 Comments
A
Anonymous
3 years ago
Featured
I am a homeowner in Fairmount Park, 21216 and I support the creation of dedicated bike infrastructure and traffic calming on Gwynns Falls Parkway. I would love for my community members and myself to be able to safely travel by bike from Leakin Park to Druid Hill Park via Gwynns Falls Parkway. Traffic calming benefits everyone regardless of whether they're in a car, on foot, on a bicycle, scooter, skateboard etc.
E
Elena Simmons
18 years ago
Featured
way too many cars speeding through here. a bike lane would actually slow people down and make it safer for everyone walking too.
M
Marcus Shepherd
18 years ago
Featured
The traffic on this road is getting crazy. I bike to work and it feels like a death trap half the time. We need this lane.
D
David Petersen
18 years ago
Featured
PLEASE DO THIS. The parkway is huge and there is so much wasted space in the median. Makes no sense to leave it like it is.
J
Jason Preston
18 years ago
Featured
Finally some love for west baltimore. tired of all the bike lanes being built only downtown where nobody i know lives.
S
Sarah Ramos
18 years ago
Featured
YES. Getting from Windsor Hills to the park is way too hard right now. My kids would love to ride if there was actual space.
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I am a homeowner in Fairmount Park, 21216 and I support the creation of dedicated bike infrastructure and traffic calming on Gwynns Falls Parkway. I would love for my community members and myself to be able to safely travel by bike from Leakin Park to Druid Hill Park via Gwynns Falls Parkway. Traffic calming benefits everyone regardless of whether they're in a car, on foot, on a bicycle, scooter, skateboard etc.