Greenbelt man advocates for more cycling features

That's the title of an article in the Gazette.  Though they don't give good examples:

For the last three years, [Fred] Gasper has actively campaigned for more crosswalks and street signs to be installed at various intersections in the area, particularly in front of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt and in front of DuVal High School in Lanham.

Which aren't purely cycling related. But there is no doubting his dedication and it provides an interesting look into the kind of work even little changes require.

He has written letters to his council members, delegates and state senators lobbying for the features at the intersection. He has also made several PowerPoint presentations to area civic associations including the Glenn Dale Civic Association.

His top project:

What Gasper said he would most like to see is a contiguous trail connecting Good Luck and Greenbelt roads to accommodate cyclists.

Hmm, you can already do that by riding the road through Greenbelt National Park, a short but nice ride BTW, so I wonder if he means somewhere else or a more direct route.

Addendum: It appears that some improvements at Greenbelt Road and Hanover Parkway are underway.  Not sure if that means improving bicycle access.

Comments

[Purple Eagle]

Good Luck Rd intersects with Greenbelt Rd near Goddard. Doesn't that mean they are already connected?

The two roads do of course diverge, and as you point out one can ride through Greenbelt Park. There is also a pretty good trail/bike lane route on Hanover Parkway, connecting these two roads.

[Taleswapper]

I don't think the bike trail on Hanover makes it all the way to Greenbelt Road. It seems to end around Schrom Hills Park.

The National Park is partly car-free, but halfway through and you're sharing roads with cars. I assume he wants to see a bike lane/path, not shared use. (Plus that's a dang big hill to get up to Good Luck).

As a Greenbelter myself, I'd prefer getting the existing bike paths to actually be wide enough to actually accommodate bikes and a bike lane on 193 across the railroad tracks into College Park.

[Purple Eagle]

You are right - the official trail does end, northbound, at Schrom Hills Park. The rest of the way it's fairly safe/easy biking though, with multiple lanes and a fairly wide shoulder.

I live in Greenbelt too, and I would love to see a better route along 193.