Supporting people-powered, climate-friendly outdoor recreation and transportation in Southern Maryland
Jul / 2024
A Few of our Favorite Things
Jun / 2024
SMARTA’s Trail Ride at the American Chestnut Land Trust
May / 2024
ACLT Trail Ride on the New Oriole Trail!
Apr / 2024
SOMD Active Recommendations for the Statewide 2050 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Apr / 2024
Maryland is in the top 20 most dangerous states for walking
What is a Stroad? Stroads are expensive to build and, ultimately, financially unproductive. They're also very dangerous.
"Stroad" is a word coined in 2013 to explain those dangerous, multi-laned thoroughfares you encounter in nearly every city, town, and suburb in America. They're what happens when a street (a place where people interact with businesses and residences, and where wealth is produced) gets combined with a road (a high-speed route between productive places).
Our Mission
Educate local and state officials on the needs of alternative transportation users (hikers, bikers, and paddlers) and the benefits of green tourism.
Unite a community of hikers, bikers, and paddlers – both experienced and new – who are passionate about making people-powered recreation and transportation safe and accessible in Southern Maryland.
