Southern Maryland Active Recreation and Transport Alliance
SMARTA promotes people-powered outdoor recreation and transportation in Southern Maryland
Ever wanted to try out the St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) but were hesitant to because of the fare? Starting July 1st, 2025 you can ride STS buses fare free! Along with this exciting new change, riders can also download the brand new STS App to their smartphones. The app contains a ton of useful …
SMARTA is excited to sponsor the Bike Rodeo on May 3rd, but we need your help! The event is a collaboration with the Lexington Park Library and the Patuxant Tidewater Land Trust, along with other sponsors. We’re looking for a few more volunteers to maximize the event’s impact by teaching kids how to ride. If …
Make people-powered transportation and recreation safer and more accessible across Southern Maryland. Bring together a community of active transportation users – including bikers, hikers, walkers, and paddlers – to advocate for improved transportation and recreation opportunities. Work with elected officials to prioritize trail creation and the safety of active transportation users in the planning process …
The Southern Maryland Active Recreation and Transport Alliance welcomes you! We are a partnership of organizations with similar goals and values – to improve people-powered transportation for everyone!