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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · 9d

And before, before

A bus speeds by pedestrians squeezing on a sidewalk

A bicyclist carries their bike up stairs.

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noah_shumway @noahshumway.bsky.social · 9d

It’s beautiful. Before/after

Jersey barriers pushed into bike lane along big jump

New permanent concrete barriers along big jump

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · 9d

The next phase of hardening #BigJumpBaltimore is underway.

Full hardening of the 28th Street Bridge, removal of the old plastic water barriers, and sweeping of the lane should be complete by early next week.

Next up: striping and signage. less

A concrete barrier is placed by workers.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 18d

Bikemore is hiring an organizer to launch the Baltimore chapter of Families for Safe Streets, advocating for life-saving changes and providing support to Baltimoreans affected by the preventable epidemic of traffic violence.

This is a 24 hour per week part-time role with room to grow.

Jobs — Bikemore

WE ARE GREATER BALTIMORE Bikemore represents the thousands of people who ride bicycles every day, for transportation and recreation, throughout the Greater Baltimore urbanized region.

www.bikemore.net

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 24d

Next week, the committee will vote on another piece of the bill package, legislation that was heard today from @electryandorsey.bsky.social to legalize new construction single stair multi-family buildings.

an image of the Bikemore endorsement of Ryan Dorsey

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 24d

This legislation is part of a package of bills that will make it easier to build more affordable, diverse housing in Baltimore, making it easier for families to grow and seniors to age in place.

Complementary bulk and yard zoning changes from Councilman Paris Gray also passed today.

an image of Bikemore's endorsement of Councilman Paris Gray

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · 24d

Today Baltimore City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to repeal parking minimums citywide by supporting @zacblanchardd11.bsky.social's Spaces for People Act.

On to the full council!

an image of Bikemore's endorsement of Councilman Zac Blanchard

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Michael Wriston @mwriston.bsky.social · 24d

@bmorecitydot.bsky.social @jedweeks.bikemore.net Today I opened SR #25-00807235 because the pedestrian crossing at Linden & Druid Park Lake Dr is unsafe by design. Drivers routinely run the red at this key pedestrian gateway to Druid Hill Park’s loop trail and future amenities.

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · 24d

The city apparently told them not to submit an amendment after telling them to submit an amendment. I'm in touch with Hopkins now and they're pushing forward with a resolution anyway.

We'll probably get it resolved just in time for the work to end in a month 🙃

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 8

Please send a quick email in support of three bills being heard by the Baltimore City Council Land Use and Transportation Committee this month: secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

Support Housing Opportunity and Affordability Reforms!

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secure.everyaction.com

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Ian Wolfe @ianmwolfe.bsky.social · Sep 8

The third bill, scheduled for September 18th, is no less significant. It will permit the construction of apartment buildings up to six stories high using a single staircase. This makes it possible to build much more creatively, and densely, on small or awkward parcels.

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Ian Wolfe @ianmwolfe.bsky.social · Sep 8

The bills up in committee this week are big. 25-0064 increases the building space flexibility in all residential zones. 25-0065 eliminates ALL parking minimums citywide. Please, if you haven't yet, smash that link and tell the council: support these bills. secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Sep 5

I have not but I assume it's ironically for the Cycling Classic.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 3

Thank you Mayor Scott for listening to concerns around relocation of the Sisson Street waste transfer facility.

We're hopeful the announced task force can identify solutions that do not jeopardize the Jones Falls or bike and pedestrian safety.

baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/mayo...

Scott forms task force on options for moving Sisson Street ‘Dump’

Mayor Brandon Scott is forming a task force to recommend the best way for the city to handle bulk trash and hazardous waste disposal if the Sisson Street Sanitation Yard and Citizen Drop-Off Center…

baltimorefishbowl.com

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Sep 3

DOT has now requested a formal MOT amendment. I helped the contractor draw up plans for a compliant same-side detour. The contractor and Seawall are drafting the modification and submitting it for DOT approval.

The work will continue through at least February so hopefully we'll get a detour soon.

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Sep 3

I requested an MOT review to permit an in-street detour on that side and the DOT traffic chief sent an inspector with instruction to tell the contractor to implement what the contractor proposed.

The inspector instead said the status quo was fine.

I escalated this to leadership.

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Sep 3

Hopkins and Seawall voluntarily installed the water wall to start building a same-side ped walkway because they saw wheelchair users in mixed traffic.

The construction super ended up closing it because they feared fines from the city for lack of compliance to their original city stamped MOT plan.

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Sep 3

Last popsicle night of the season at Sisson Street Park

A woman and children pick sunflower seeds

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Sep 2

Bike Breakfast is Friday from 8:00-9:30am in the courtyard behind Sophomore Coffee at 23rd and Maryland. Come join us!

Also, send a quick email about the housing affordability and access bills being heard at city council this month: secure.everyaction.com/81AL1uY6R0a7...

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Chloe misses Link @chloeph.bsky.social · Aug 18

In Pittsburgh, they’re smart enough to treat their waterfronts like the social and environmental assets that they are. There are multi-use paths, boardwalks, parks, and abundant nature along the city’s rivers. Baltimore MUST do better than a freaking dump!!!

Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 18

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision.

Read more and share your opinion with elected officials here: www.bikemore.net/news/donttra...

Keep the Jones Falls Valley Safe for Everyone — Bikemore

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision. Send an email…

www.bikemore.net

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 18

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision.

Read more and share your opinion with elected officials here: www.bikemore.net/news/donttra...

Keep the Jones Falls Valley Safe for Everyone — Bikemore

At Bikemore, we believe the Jones Falls Valley can and should be realized as a world-class linear park. We don't believe relocation of a waste transfer facility fits into that vision. Send an email…

www.bikemore.net

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Aug 15

This was the promise made by the mayor to Remington coming into his first election.

Alas

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Jed Weeks @jedweeks.bikemore.net · Aug 15

They could just close it. That's what DPW wanted to do for the past 3 mayors. Make Seawall pay for needed improvements to the others and give communities more dumpster days.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 14

Supporting this relocation without a commitment to all three of these improvements is supporting a proposal that will lead to injuries and deaths of people walking and biking.

These are the bare minimum improvements necessary, and they should happen regardless of relocation.

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Bikemore @bikemore.net · Aug 14

If this moves forward, the only safe way to implement it is to fully invest in all of the transportation improvements long promised in the Jones Falls Valley:

1) End car through traffic
2) Implement the Jones Falls Gateway
3) Install a sidepath from the switchbacks to Union.

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Aug 14

Baltimore pushes to sell Sisson Street dump as developer closes in

Legislation authorizing the disposal of the Remington property, technically known as the Northwest Citizens Convenience Center, is due to be introduced to the Baltimore City Council next week.

buff.ly

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