The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) recognizes bicycling as a legitimate mode of transportation and recreation and addresses the needs of cyclists on all roadway improvement projects where appropriate and feasible to do so. In 2003 the SHA developed a statewide network of bicycle routes using on-road and off-road facilities. The purpose of this effort was to provide long distance touring cyclists direction and guidance when crossing our state. Our goal was to make your bicycling experience as safe and enjoyable as possible while providing links to towns, cities and points of interest. The routes were developed in cooperation with Maryland’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and input from local cycling organizaitons and citizen members.
