The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) prioritizes safety while balancing access and mobility across the unique cities, towns, suburbs, and agricultural areas of Maryland. In 2021, the Context Driven Guide, a planning and design resource offering practitioners guidelines centered on establishing safe and effective multi-modal transportation systems was developed. In 2023, the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a tool that identifies areas of need and recommends strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in those areas, using data to identify and prioritize solutions was released. 

Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded of their role in keeping themselves and others safe when traveling on Maryland’s roadways.

Through grassroots outreach, public relations and marketing, SHA is urging drivers to stay alert, obey the posted speed limit and stop for pedestrians. At the same time, pedestrians are reminded to stay visible, use crosswalks, wait for the walk signal when available and remember to look left, right, and left again before crossing. And, bicyclists are reminded to stop at all red lights and stop signs, ride with traffic—never against it, and to wear a helmet.

To learn more about driver safety, pedestrian safety and bicycle safety, click on links below:

Drive​r Safety

Pedestrian Safety

Bicycle Safety