BikeHoward, the Howard County Bicycle Master Plan (https://bikehoward.com/), provides guidance for improvements for transportation and recreational bicycling, both on-street and off-street. Recommendations are provided in the general areas of infrastructure improvements, policy and programs. The original Master Plan was approved in 2016 and the County Office of Transportation has been working on an Update that takes into account growth, changing traffic patterns, and greater interest in bicycling for recreation and transportation.
The BikeHoward 2026 Draft Update Version is now completed and under review by the County Council for their consideration of adoption through resolution as CR160-20226. https://apps.howardcountymd.gov/olis/LegislationDetail/15145/CR160-2026. There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday September 22nd at 7 PM where citizens can testify virtually by WEBEX or in person or submit written comments. You can review the document at links below
Draft Exec Summary
Draft BikeHoward Plan
Draft Webmap
Bike Lanes are Here, and the Striping is Coming!
Bike Lanes are Here, and the Striping is Coming!
The work to finish the summer 2026 Complete Streets road project on Harper’s Farm Road is
ongoing. Please be cautious when traveling along the new traffic patterns – Harper’s Farm Road is
now one lane in each direction from Twin Rivers Road at least through Beaverkill Road, with
several turn lanes only. There will be painted markings to denote bike lanes, turn lanes, and (similar
to this example above) an empty lane with crosshatching to separate the bike lane from the travel
lane for bicycle rider safety. Use your turn signals and drive cautiously until the striping is
completed. Drive to arrive alive!
OEC Recognizes Bike HoCo
Posted on the OEC FB page on July 14:
July 4 Bicycle Corral
UPDATE:
Lots of music come to mind: Thunder and Lightning; Heat Wave; Have You Ever Seen the Rain. All apply. But thanks to the crew and the 9 cyclists that braved the awful weather, fewer cars were on the road and less carbon was spewed into the air.
As bad as this looks, it was actually worse. This was taken before the heavy rain.
DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR JULY 4TH COUNTY AND CA ARE DELAYING EVENTS AT THE LAKEFRONT
NEW SCHEDULE:
Bike Corral Will Open at 4:30pm/Close at 10pm
Little Patuxent will still close at 6pm
Food Trucks will open at 6pm
Music at Bandstand will start at 7pm
Drone Show 9:10-9:20pm
Fireworks start at approximately 9:25pm
Use the corral if you’re going to see the fireworks! It’s a lot easier and faster than driving.
We also need volunteers to staff the corral. Click the button to sign up. See you there!
Not sure how to get to the corral? Click on the appropriate link below to get to a map to the corral site on close to the fireworks viewing area.
If you’re not sure how to get to the corral, click the appropriate link below to get a route map to the corral site.
Randy Nixon Memorial Metric Saturday May 16, 2026
Our friends at the Howard County Cycling Club (HoCo Cyclists) are holding a Memorial Ride and charity fundraiser in honor of Randy Nixon a Howard County cycling icon who passed away last June at 68. For those of you who didn't know or ride with Randy he was active with the Baltimore Bicycle Club, the Glenelg Gang riding group, the Sportif Coaching Group Cycling Team as well as HoCo Cyclists and othe bicycling organizations. He participated in numerous road and cross races into his 60s, and he was the long-time owner of Nixon Farm and event venue off Rt 97 in Glenwood. Please consider donating even if you don't participate.
Details on the Calendar page
The ride will also function as a fundraiser in Randy’s memory. We’ll take donations online via a secure platform (Zeffy) and split 100% of the proceeds equally between the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association (Note: Randy was in remission from cancer when he suffered a fatal heart attack). We picked Zeffy for its reputation and because it takes zero fees, so all money collected will go to the organizations. We have a $2,500 fundraising goal.
You can visit the donation page here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/randy-nixon-memorial-metric
ELLICOTT CITY SPRINGFEST
SPRINGFEST IN HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY
APRIL 18, 2026
12 TO 8 PM
Celebrate the beauty of spring at SpringFest in Howard County, Maryland! Mark your calendars for April 18, 2026 from 12 to 8 pm. Get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with fantastic music, delicious food, local crafts, and the vibrant atmosphere of historic Ellicott City.
While you’re at it, volunteer to help at the bike corral: https://forms.gle/sumLvWrQzdxhfVYU6
Details on the event at https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/annual-events/springfest/
Bike HoCo at BikeAround
Bike HoCo - Bicycling Advocates of Howard County & Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland partnered with the Downtown Columbia Partnership, Howard County Office of Transportation, and the Columbia Association for the BikeAround Downtown Columbia 2025 Ride & Block Party led by the Howard County Police Department at Color Burst Park in Merriweather District. With @Basic Pals' Nona Ncsm & Kevin McAliley (Bike HoCo VP), Downtown Columbia Partnership Executive Director Phillip Dodge, #bikehoco Pres. Jack Guarneri, #wildelake volunteer & cyclist Steve Drakos, & FB4K's Elizabeth Blom Schultz & Ted Cochran
Bike HoCo 2024 Symposium @ Wilde Lake HS
A very big THANK YOU to all the members of the MD bike community who turned out to our 2024 Bike HoCo Symposium. It was a great event that highlights the importance of community voices and your involvement in the process of improving our bike infrastructure.
For those not able to attend, below are the individual presentations and available audio transcript .
Wilde Lake Fall Festival - 10/20/24
Join us for a fantastic day of fun at the Wilde Lake Fall Festival! Celebrate the season with the community on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM at Wilde Lake Park.
There’s something for everyone: live music, local vendors, delicous food, trick-or-treating, and more!
Kids will love the moonbounces, scarecrow spoon craft, and exciting games! It’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season. Don’t miss out—be part of the #VibrantWildeLake fun!
Vendor Information is being announced on our Facebook Event Page, https://www.facebook.com/share/TpmZ92wEaxDtAdVB/
Bike to Wilde Lake Fall Festival
Bike to the Wilde Lake Fall Festival!
In partnership with Bike HoCo - Bicycling Advocates of Howard County, we’re making it easier for you to bike to the festival with free bicycle corrals (secure bike parking).
Why drive when you can ride? Help reduce traffic, enjoy the fresh air, and celebrate the season sustainably with us.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and don't forget your bikes! Learn more at wildelake.org & bikehoco.org.
Let's make this a healthy, fun, and eco-friendly celebration!
