BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is asking Maryland residents for input on how to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. The agency has launched an online survey to gather feedback on the challenges faced by these individuals and to help guide future infrastructure decisions.

The survey, conducted by the MDOT SHA’s Office of Traffic and Safety, is open until January 31, 2025. Participants can use a digital map to identify specific locations where they feel improvements are needed, such as neighborhoods, workplaces, and specific routes.

Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and those using mobility devices, are at a higher risk of injury or fatalities in crashes. According to MDOT SHA, they account for a growing share of all transportation fatalities in Maryland and nationwide.

This survey is part of the MDOT SHA’s Complete Streets Policy, which prioritizes safe, reliable, and equitable travel for all. The information gathered will be used to update the state’s Vulnerable Road User Assessment, first completed in November 2023. This assessment is updated every five years in conjunction with federal requirements.

MDOT SHA will announce public meetings in 2025 to present the survey findings and gather additional feedback. The survey is a key part of Maryland’s Complete Streets Policy, prioritizing safe, reliable, equitable, and sustainable travel to make roads safer and connect Marylanders to jobs, education, and economic opportunity.

View the survey online here.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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