Keynote Speaker to Address Walkability at MPCA 39th Annual Conference, October 26th

MPCA Corner by Kristen E. Humphrey, MLA, Local Assistance and Training Planner Keynote speaker, Eli Glazier, will be focusing on the importance of pedestrian safety and walkability during his presentation at the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association's (MPCA's) 39th annual conference later this month. This year's conference, entitled Planning for Challenges on the Horizon, will be … Continue reading Keynote Speaker to Address Walkability at MPCA 39th Annual Conference, October 26th

Eastern Shore Planners Walk the Walk!

Planning Assistance in Action  by Kristen E. Humphrey, MLA, Local Assistance and Training Planner Fig. 1 - Photo of walking team, the Holy Walkamolies, at 2022 Stigma Walk, with Planning staff Tracey Gordy, Stephanie Mullinix, Barbara Ewell and Keith Lackie (back row, 2nd-4th, from left to right), with friends and family. Ahead of the month-long … Continue reading Eastern Shore Planners Walk the Walk!

Maryland Department of Planning to Host 3rd Annual Walktober “Walkinars”

Planning in Progress The Walktober Walkinar series, sponsored by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and hosted by the Maryland Department of Planning, will help planners, local officials, pedestrian advocates, and the public at large learn how to advocate for safe walking infrastructure. Panelists will identify key resources to build, strengthen and sustain local partnerships … Continue reading Maryland Department of Planning to Host 3rd Annual Walktober “Walkinars”

Celebrate Walk Maryland Day on October 5th by Registering as a Walk Leader or Sole Mate

From Our Partners Marylanders across the state are preparing for the 2022 celebration of Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October 5. Please join us. Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our state's official exercise and a call to action to support safe walking and walkability. You can join by registering to walk on October 5 as either … Continue reading Celebrate Walk Maryland Day on October 5th by Registering as a Walk Leader or Sole Mate

Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Partners with Walktober Program for 39th Annual Conference

MPCA Corner by Kristen E. Humphrey, MLA, Local Assistance and Training Planner This October, the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) is partnering with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) in support of Maryland’s Third Annual WALKTOBER – a month-long celebration and educational event surrounding all-things-walking-related – with tie-ins to … Continue reading Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Partners with Walktober Program for 39th Annual Conference