Residents are Encouraged to Bike to Work this Week as a Clean and Healthy Alternative to Vehicular Travel

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, May 16, 2025) — Today, the City of Baltimore celebrated its 28th annual Bike to Work Day. Chief Administrative Officer Faith Leach joined MDOT Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Strategy Jawauna Greene, MDOT Assistant Secretary for Transportation Equity and Engagement Tony Bridges, MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold, Baltimore City Department of Transportation Director Veronica P. McBeth, Baltimore Metropolitan Council Executive Director Michael Kelly and biking partners including the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, Baltimore City Department of Planning’s Office of Sustainability, Bikemore, and the Rails to Trails Conservancy at a press conference marking the date. 

“Bike to Work Day is a great way for residents to consider cycling as a healthy and sustainable commuting option,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “As we continue to grow Baltimore’s infrastructure to make our roads safer for all users, Baltimore’s many biking facilities and shared mobility program provide equitable and accessible transportation options for residents throughout the city.”

“In celebration of Bike to Work Day, I encourage all residents to consider cycling to work,” said Faith Leach, Chief Administrative Officer. “As we look to create more sustainable commuting choices, you have  the administration's commitment that we are working to improve transportation safety and accessibility for all modes of travel.”

Since 1996, the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, along with the City of Baltimore and regional partners, have organized Bike to Work Day celebrations to encourage biking as an equitable, safe, and healthy transportation alternative. 

“Biking offers countless benefits — it supports your health, saves you money, and helps protect the environment,” said BMC Executive Director Mike Kelly. “Whether you’re a daily rider or dusting off your bike, we invite you to join us for Bike to Work Week 2025.” 

In addition to promoting biking as a viable commuting option, Bike to Work Day is part of a larger movement for cleaner, greener transportation options. With the implementation of its dockless shared mobility program, the city is supporting sustainable transportation choices. Since the program launched in 2019, dockless vehicles, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and adaptive vehicles, have become an integral part of Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure. With more than 1.6 million trips taken on dockless vehicles last year, shared mobility has become an environmentally friendly way to travel for city residents.

“At MTA we’re continuing to invest in bike-friendly amenities and infrastructure to create an even more seamless transit experience,” said Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold. “National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week are powerful reminders that cycling and transit can go hand in hand.” 

With the adoption of Baltimore’s Complete Streets Ordinance, the city is now improving its transportation infrastructure to prioritize safety for everyone and better accommodate cyclists, pedestrians, users of public transit, and shared mobility, alongside drivers. Biking is a vital part of the transportation network, serving as a primary mobility choice for many residents. The Complete Streets Ordinance ensures that city infrastructure is designed and constructed to accommodate all users of the transportation system safely. 

“Riding a bike is an essential way for people to get where they need to go. As a city resident, I am honored to celebrate Bike to Work Day alongside Mayor Scott and MTA Administrator Arnold,” said Jawauna Greene, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Strategy with the Maryland Department of Transportation.  “At the Maryland Department of Transportation, we are Serious About Safety. Thanks to Governor Moore’s budget, the Department is making targeted investments to save lives and enhance safety for everyone who uses the roads, including bicyclists and pedestrians.”

“Bike to Work Day is a great opportunity for residents to explore new and sustainable modes of alternative transportation,” said DOT Director Veronica P. McBeth.  “With nearly 290 miles of biking facilities in the city, cycling is a simple and healthy way for residents to travel while making a positive impact for themselves and the community.” 

Additional information about Bike to Work Week is available at biketoworkmd.com.

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