On the warm, sunny morning of Saturday, June 1st, approximately 25 people gathered at a trailhead parking lot, equipped with helmets and mountain bikes. The occasion was a public trail ride hosted by SMARTA and … Read More
SOMD Active Recommendations for the Statewide 2050 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Sidewalks maintenance responsibility: Sidewalks alongside state highways in Southern MD are in poor repair. The State Highway Administration (SHA) requires sidewalk repairs to be the responsibility of the local jurisdiction or county. We understand that … Read More
Maryland is in the top 20 most dangerous states for walking
While the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of daily life, including how people get around, one terrible, long-term trend was unchanged: the alarming increase in people being struck and killed while walking The number … Read More
Re-Imagining the Patuxent River Bridges
For green tourism to take off in Southern Maryland, we should re-make our main river crossings, including bike/walk access on the bridge decks and paddle launch access below. In particular, the Thomas Johnson Bridge (Route … Read More
Introducing SOMD Active
An Advocate for Southern Maryland Non-MotorizedTransportation Needs, SOMD Active forms to push for safe, accessible routes for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Southern Maryland Active Recreation and Transport Alliance, the culmination of efforts by Southern Maryland … Read More