Capital Bikeshare Comes to Prince George's County

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

For immediate release:
May 31, 2018

For more information contact:
Paulette L. Jones
Public Information Officer
Department of Public Works and Transportation
Cell: 240-712-0298
 

TOMORROW:  Capital Bikeshare Comes to Prince George’s County
Service Creates New Mode of Transportation for the County

LARGO, MD – On Friday, June 1, 2018, Prince George’s County residents will bike, walk and ride to work in celebration of the launch of Capital Bikeshare, and the unveiling of bicycle racks at county buildings. On that day, the County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will also disseminate bike maps, bike safety and mobility information, and reflective walking and biking gear to the community. The day’s activities will feature several Prince George’s County agencies promoting healthy lifestyles, and will take place at the new Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, which will become a pit stop for future Bike to Work day activities. Bike convoys will travel from the Curry Building to the Capital Bikeshare location opening at the Largo Metro Station. DPW&T will also open several Capital Bikeshare stations along the Route 1 corridor.

“The launch of Capital Bikeshare in Prince George’s County will help to promote connectivity to and within communities, all while protecting the environment and improving people’s health,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III.  “We want to encourage residents to explore using bicycling and transit options to get to work.  Over the last seven years we have added more bike lanes and bike-friendly amenities throughout the County – including bikeshare options that have now come to communities in Prince George’s County.  Bike-friendly communities are becoming more desired to homebuyers and the business community, and I am committed to making sure Prince George’s County is on the right path for County bicyclists.”

“Three years ago, DPW&T installed bike racks on all of our transit buses.  We are pleased to take this major step to further encourage bicycle and transit connectivity with the launch of Capital Bikeshare. This exciting new option will provide bicyclists in Prince George’s County with additional opportunities to explore the region.” said Darrell B. Mobley, Director, DPW&T.

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For bicycle maps and safety tips click on the following links:

Prince George’s County DPW&T Biking/Walking Resources
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/2266/BikingWalking-Resources

Street Smart
http://bestreetsmart.net/

MWCOG Bike to Work Day
https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/

Prince George’s County Planning (M-NCPPC) Bikes & Trails
http://www.mncppc.org/1162/Bikes-Trails

Prince George’s County Bike Share Feasibility Study
https://issuu.com/mncppc/docs/2016_11_14_536703_athagreenbelt_fin

MDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/newMDOT/Planning/Bike_Walk/Bike_Ped_Plan_Update.html

MDOT Bike/Walk Homepage
http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/newMDOT/Planning/Bike_Walk/Bike%20Walks.html
http://maps.roads.maryland.gov/cyclemaryland/

 

WHAT:
Capital Bikeshare Comes to Prince George's County

WHEN:
Friday, June 1, 2018

WHERE:
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD

WHO:
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III
Council Chair Dannielle M. Glaros, Prince George’s County Council (D-District 3)
Nicholas A. Majett, Chief Administrative Officer for Prince George’s County
Barry L. Stanton, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Infrastructure for Prince George’s County
Darrell B. Mobley, Director, Department of Public Works and Transportation
Gwendolyn T. Clerkley, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works and Transportation
Martin L. Harris, Deputy Director Department of Public Works and Transportation
D’Andrea Walker, Associate Director, Department of Public Works and Transportation Office of Transportation
Karyn McAlister, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager Department of Public Works and Transportation.