Howard County Office of Transportation

May is Bike Month which means @bike2workmd Bike to Work Week is just around the corner, running from May 11th through the 17th. This year, we have partnered with @downtowncolumbiamd and the Maple Lawn Commercial Association to host TWO Bike to Work Week events to celebrate cycling as a healthy, green, and FUN commute mode. Kicking off the week is our *NEW* Bike to Work Day pit stop in Maple Lawn on Monday, May 11th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of @patapscobike . Registered participants who attend this pit stop are eligible to win a TURBO TERO 3.0 XL electric bike courtesy of the Maple Lawn Commercial Association and Patapsco Bicycles. On Friday, May 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. participants can join the pit stop at Color Burst Park in Downtown Columbia. Both events will feature shirts, swag, snacks, prizes, and more. Can’t make it that Monday or Friday but still want to participate? The following bike shops are participating as well: Patapsco Bicycles in Elkridge and Maple Lawn, @trekbikes in Columbia and Ellicott City, and @thecyclemillofmd just across the bridge in Oella. Pick up hours may vary by location. To register for this year’s Bike to Work Day events, visit the Bike to Work Week registration webpage, select “Howard County,” and then use the bike map and calendar page to determine which day and location work best for you! Learn more, find an event, and registration link in bio.

In celebration of Earth Day, the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) is hosting a fare-free day this Wednesday, April 22nd. On the 22nd, all RTA passengers may ride for free. To learn more about RTA’s routes and schedules, check out its “Routes & Schedules” website. Link in bio.

As the County prepares to resurface Harpers Farm Road in 2026, we are evaluating changes within and around the roadway to improve safety and accommodations for all road users and will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Bain 50+ Center (5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044). The meeting will be held in an open house format, with staff and project consultants present to answer questions about the project. There will be no formal presentation; feel free to arrive any time during the meeting. More information and a public feedback survey will be open for responses on the project webpage. Link in bio.

Join us, the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA), and Howard County's Department of Community Resources and Services next week on March 26 from 1–3:30p.m. at North Laurel 50+ Center for the second Transportation Information Forum: Transit 101. This free, interactive open house about local transportation options is an opportunity to meet our transit partners, explore helpful resources, tour the buses, and connect with local transportation experts. Register today: bit.ly/HoCo-Transit101 or call 410-313-0380.

**RESCHEDULED** In preparation for @mcdotnow Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service extension to Howard County later this year, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, March 25th from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Maxine White Warfield Room at @hocolibrary Central Branch (10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia) to discuss the project’s updated design. While there will be no formal presentation, the design plans will be available for public viewing, and staff members will be on hand to explain the updates, answer any questions, and gather public comments. More information on the service extension can be found on the project page. A link to the meeting materials and a feedback survey will also be posted to the page. Link in bio.

Due to the impending weather, today's public meeting regarding the extension of @mcdotnow Flash BRT is being postponed. Once a new date has been confirmed it will be posted to the project's website. Link in bio.

In preparation for Montgomery County's Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service extension to Howard County later this year, a public meeting will be held Monday, March 16th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Maxine White Warfield Room at @hocolibrary Central Branch (10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia) to discuss the project’s updated design. While there will be no formal presentation, the design plans will be available for public viewing, and staff members will be on hand to explain the updates, answer any questions, and gather public comments. More information on the service extension can be found on the project page. Meeting materials will also be posted to the page after the meeting. Link in bio.

UPDATE (2/23): today's workshop has been canceled due to the weather-related closure of the Elkridge library. Original post: We're updating BikeHoward, our bicycle master plan which provides guidance for improvements for transportation and recreational bicycling, both on-street and off-street, this year and will be holding four public workshops to gather public feedback to guide the County forward in our bicycle infrastructure development and programming for the next 10 years. We’re hosting four public workshops from February 23rd to March 10th to discuss BikeHoward, answer questions, and gather your comments. Staff and project consultants will be on hand for each, and the workshops will not include a formal presentation. The workshops will take place: • Monday, February 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. @hocolibrary Elkridge branch • Tuesday, March 3rd from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. @hocolibrary Miller branch as part of our Transportation Open House • Thursday, March 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. @hocorec1 North Laurel Community Center • Tuesday, March 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. @hocolibrary Central branch Those unable to attend the public workshops will be able to view the meeting materials on our BikeHoward website beginning February 23rd. On this same page, you will also find a public survey to share your feedback with us beginning February 23rd through March 31st. We anticipate the BikeHoward update process will take place through this summer with a targeted adoption of the updated plan by the Howard County Council by the end of summer. Link in bio.

Rescheduled Transportation Open House -- New Location Join us Tuesday, March 3rd for our rescheduled third annual Transportation Open House. Now set to take place from 4:30 to 7:30PM at the Miller Branch of the Howard County Library System in Ellicott City, this expanded event incorporates our Active Transportation and Transportation Priorities Open Houses and includes additional topic areas of transportation safety, transit, regional planning, and roadway maintenance and operations. This open house event will also provide attendees with the opportunity to comment on the County's overall transportation priorities, approaches to solving common transportation challenges, and specific projects. Additionally, representatives from DPW’s Transportation & Special Projects Division will be on hand with information on the following Bike/Ped projects: • Dobbin Road Pathway • Frederick Road Shared Use Path • Harpers Farm Road Bike Lanes • Old Annapolis Road Shared Use Path (Centennial Lane to Columbia Road) • Patuxent Branch Trail Improvements • South Entrance Trail Link in bio.

Our Third Annual Transportation Open House has been postponed to a later date due to the lasting impacts of this past weekend's storm. Once finalized, the new date and venue will be announced on the event's webpage. Link in bio.

Join us on Thursday, January 29th for our third annual Transportation Open House. Set to take place from 4:30 to 7:30PM in the cafeteria of Wilde Lake High School, this expanded event incorporates our Active Transportation and Transportation Priorities Open Houses and includes additional topic areas of transportation safety, transit, regional planning, and roadway maintenance and operations. This open house event will also provide attendees with the opportunity to comment on the County's overall transportation priorities, approaches to solving common transportation challenges, and specific projects. Representatives from the Howard County Police Department, Howard County Public School System, Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Columbia Association, RTA and more will also be in attendance. Additionally, representatives from DPW’s Transportation & Special Projects Division will be on hand with information on the following projects: • Gorman Road/Skylark Boulevard Roundabout • Marriottsville Road/US 40 Intersection Improvements • MD 103 at US 1 Intersection Improvements • Montevideo Road Improvements – Phase 1B • Old Montgomery Road Bridge • Old Montgomery Road/Brightfield Road Intersection Improvements • Pfefferkorn Road Bridge • Rogers Avenue Improvements • Snowden River Parkway/Broken Land Parkway Intersection Improvements Link in bio.

On Thursday, December 11th, the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) will be hosting a public information meeting in the Maxine White Warfield Room at Howard County Library System’s Central Branch (10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia) starting at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the discontinuation of RTA Route 402 serving Columbia Crossing/Dobbin Center. RTA staff will discuss the discontinuation of Route 402 effective January 4, 2026, and outline which existing routes will serve riders in the area. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and address concerns. Those unable to attend the public information meeting who have questions and/or would like to submit feedback to RTA can do so by calling RTA’s Customer Service at 800-270-9553 or by emailing [email protected]. For more information about the RTA and its routes, link in bio.