The Baybrook Connector will create a safe, comfortable place to walk, bike, or roll between the neighborhoods of Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, and Pumphrey. The project is currently in the design & planning phase led by alternative transportation experts, Toole Design, Inc. in coordination with Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County DOT's, and Maryland State Highways. GBA is soliciting community feedback to influence the end result of this project.
Help Design the Connector
The community is invited to share feedback during a series of meetings in April and May.
Date | Time | Association | Address/Format |
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Thu, Oct 6 | 6 PM | Cherry Hill Community Coalition | Zoom |
Thu, Oct 6 | 7 PM | Community of Curtis Bay Association | 1630 Filbert St, Baltimore, MD 21226 and online, email ccba21226@gmail.com for link |
Tue, Oct 11 | 7 PM | Action Baybrook | Zoom |
Tue, Oct 18 | 7 PM | Olde Brooklyn Park Improvement Association | Roland Terrace Democratic Club, 619 Matthews Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
Mon, Oct 24 | 7 PM | Concerned Citizens for a Better Brooklyn | St. John’s Church, 226 Washburn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
Wed, Oct 26 | 4 PM | GBA Public Meeting | Zoom |
Wed, Nov 2 | 6 PM | GBA Public Meeting | Medstar Harbor Hospital, Baum Auditorium, 3001 S Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225 |
Tue, Nov 8 | 8 PM | Harbor Valley Home Owners Association | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
Thu, Nov 10 | 6 PM | GBA Public Meeting | Brooklyn Park Chesapeake Art Center, rear entrance |
Tue, Nov 15 | 7 PM | Olde Brooklyn Park Improvement Association | Roland Terrace Democratic Club, 619 Matthews Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
TBD | TBD | Taxpayers Improvement Association of Pumphrey | TBD |
Invite Only | Invite Only | Baltimore Industrial Group | Zoom |
You can also contact Sarah, the Director of Revitalization Programs, for information and to get involved.
project location
about the project
The Baybrook Connector will safely connect residents to major employers, hospitals, schools, park and recreation centers, shopping, and the Nursery Road Light Rail Station.
The shared-use path will follow Hanover Street and Belle Grove Road. See the "Project Boundary" map for details, and contribute feedback at our upcoming public engagement events!
shared use path benefits
Connectivity
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Provide an uninterrupted walking and biking connection between MedStar Harbor Hospital, Cherry Hill Health & Wellness Facility and the Nursery Road Light Rail Station
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Fill a critical gap in the regional trail system and the East Coast Greenway
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Create new links between local parks, trails, and natural areas.
Access & Safety
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Be safe, comfortable, and accessible for users of all ages and abilities
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Support local trips for people who do not drive or have access to a vehicle
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Slows traffic and promotes alternative truck routes
Economic Development
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Create potential economic development opportunities in Greater Baybrook by linking neighborhoods and enhancing the streetscape
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Bring more customers to local businesses
Healthy Environment
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Encourage physical activity and public health
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Provide non-polluting, environmentally friendly travel choices, thereby improving air quality
more info & resources
See the links below for more comprehensive reports and articles about the impacts and benefits of the Baybrook Connector, as well as similar projects:
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"Making the Case for Improved Bicycling Infrastructure", Research Report by the Urban Institute
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"Economic and social benefits of completing the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network", Report prepared by the Greater Washington Partnership
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Brooklyn Park Mobility Audit kickoff meeting-resident voices summary
