Resources

General resources and links are provided below. Additional links to National, State, and Regional pedestrian planning and best practices documents will be provided on an ongoing basis.

Events in Howard County

Meetings

- Howard County Office of Transportation Public Meetings and Comment Periods (see “What’s Happening” or “Events”)

Walking

- Google maps – provides directions and times by foot (click on walking-person icon)
- Howard County parks and trails walking maps
- Walktober events and opportunities
- Walking around Old Ellicott City
- Walking and Running events in Howard County

Local Plans and Resources

PlanHoward 2030 and HoCo By Design
2007 Pedestrian Master Plan Document
2007 Pedestrian Master Plan Map of Improvements
2007 Pedestrian Master Plan List of Improvements
Active Transportation Open House 2022
Bike Howard
Connecting Columbia – Active Transportation Action Agenda
Howard County Corridor Plans
Howard County Community Plans
Howard County Public Schools Walk Zones for Elementary Schools
Howard County Public Schools Walk Zones for Middle Schools
Howard County Public Schools Walk Zones for High Schools
Howard County Design Manual
Howard County Subdivision Regulations
Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning

Safety

Look Alive – Regional initiative to raise awareness about pedestrian and bicycle safety and highlight enforcement of the laws to protect vulnerable road users
Tips for pedestrians from MDOT

Pedestrian Planning in Neighboring Counties