Between 2003 and 2012, 5,799 people total were killed in traffic-related crashes in Maryland, 1,067 of them while walking. Such preventable, needless tragedies indicate a need for renewed focus on safety for everyone utilizing Maryland’s roadways. As driving continues to decline in Maryland, and walking, cycling, and transit usage rises, there is an urgent need to address the safety of all Maryland traveler
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Testimony on Conceptual Site Plan for Melford Village
We are writing to request the Board to deny approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for Melford Village. While the proposed development contemplates a combination of residential, retail, and commercial uses, in would do little to increase walkability or transit connectivity or improve the significant jobs imbalance…