Cycling advocates find a lot to like in state, local bikeway plans

But missing links, safety concerns remain issues for underserved communities

In Baltimore, where a survey shows bike commuting has increased 50 percent over the past four years, city transportation officials are beginning to connect popular downtown routes and update the 2006 master plan. Bike lanes will be added to Fort Avenue, Guilford Avenue, South Street, Briarcliff Road and Greenwich Avenue. Baltimore County is using a $100,000 state grant to create a "Towson Bike Beltway" to tie retail and government centers with Towson University and Goucher College. Dedicated bike lanes are expected to make up 75 percent of the route.

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