Howard County Office of Transportation

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08/28/2026

Meet Louis, a software engineer at JHU APL in Columbia.🧑‍💻

He's planning to use the Flash Bus Rapid Transit to commute, doing his part for the environment & saving money. 🌍🚌

How could the new Flash extension to Howard County help your commute? Learn more at RideTheFlash.com

Montgomery County, MD Department of Transportation

Howard County Office of Transportation

JHU Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

07/31/2026

Coming soon! 🚍✨

Starting September 8, Flash US 29 will expand into Howard County with four new stops on Flash Blue:
📍 Maple Lawn Blvd
📍 APL Johns Hopkins Rd
📍 Columbia-Little Patuxent Pkwy
📍 Columbia-Merriweather Dr

Service will run on weekdays only:
AM Peak: 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
PM Peak: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Stay tuned!

Howard County Office of Transportation
Montgomery County, MD Department of Transportation

UPDATE: as of 7/2 the Bike Corral will open at 4:30pm and close at 10:30pm.Beat the traffic this July 4th by biking to H...
06/29/2026

UPDATE: as of 7/2 the Bike Corral will open at 4:30pm and close at 10:30pm.

Beat the traffic this July 4th by biking to Howard County Recreation and Parks July 4th Fireworks celebration at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Our friends over at Bike HoCo - Bicycling Advocates of Howard County also offering their 6th annual July 4th Bike Corral. While you are enjoying the holiday festivities, they’ll securely park and watch your bike. Located across from GrillMarX near Wincopin Circle and Little Patuxent Parkway, the Bike Corral will be open on the 4th from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. And the best part of all, it’s totally FREE!

To help you find your way, we've compiled a list of biking directions from each of Columbia’s Village Centers, as well as various other areas of the county: https://gohoward.org/biking-to-the-lakefront-in-dtc/

Join Us for the Flash Bus Rapid Transit Traffic Calming Study Public MeetingBased on feedback received during the public...
05/21/2026

Join Us for the Flash Bus Rapid Transit Traffic Calming Study Public Meeting

Based on feedback received during the public comment periods for the upcoming Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) extension, the County has initiated a study to analyze traffic and safety along Maple Lawn Boulevard in Fulton. As the new transit service is expected to generate more pedestrian traffic near the proposed stations north of East Market Place, a traffic calming evaluation of Maple Lawn Boulevard is being conducted to prioritize roadway safety near the proposed transit stations and along the proposed bus route. In addition, the study will also evaluate intersection alternatives at East Market Place to improve safety for all roadway users. Once the study is finalized, the project will implement strategies available in the County’s Design Manual and updated Howard County Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to combat excessive vehicular speeds along the roadway.

At the completion of the study, we will be hosting an open house-style public meeting on Tuesday, June 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Fulton to present concept plans and preliminary analysis results from the study. These plans and results will be available for public viewing as there will no formal presentation; however, staff members will be on hand to explain the proposed work, answer any questions, and gather public comments. Materials will be posted online following the meeting: https://bit.ly/4fxSk5o

May is Bike Month which means Bike to Work Central Maryland's Bike to Work Week is just around the corner, running from ...
05/03/2026

May is Bike Month which means Bike to Work Central Maryland's Bike to Work Week is just around the corner, running from May 11th through the 17th. This year, we have partnered with Downtown Columbia and the Maple Lawn Commercial Association to host TWO Bike to Work Week events to celebrate cycling as a healthy, green, and FUN commute mode.

Kicking off the week is our *NEW* Bike to Work Day pit stop in Maple Lawn on Monday, May 11th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of Patapsco Bicycles. Registered participants who attend this pit stop are eligible to win a TURBO TERO 3.0 XL electric bike courtesy of the Maple Lawn Commercial Association and Patapsco Bicycles.

On Friday, May 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. participants can join the pit stop at Color Burst Park in Downtown Columbia. Both events will feature shirts, swag, snacks, prizes, and more.

Can’t make it that Monday or Friday but still want to participate? The following bike shops are participating as well: Patapsco Bicycles in Elkridge and Maple Lawn, Trek Bicycle in Columbia and Ellicott City, and The Cycle Mill just across the bridge in Oella. Pick up hours may vary by location.

To register for this year’s Bike to Work Day events, visit the Bike to Work Week registration webpage, select “Howard County,” and then use the bike map and calendar page to determine which day and location work best for you!

Learn more, find an event, and register here: https://biketoworkmd.com/

In celebration of Earth Day, Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland - RTA is hosting a fare-free day this We...
04/19/2026

In celebration of Earth Day, Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland - RTA is hosting a fare-free day this Wednesday, April 22nd. On the 22nd, all RTA passengers may ride for free.

To learn more about RTA’s routes and schedules, check out its “Routes & Schedules” website: https://www.transitrta.com/routes/

As the County prepares to resurface Harpers Farm Road in 2026, we are evaluating changes within and around the roadway t...
04/16/2026

As the County prepares to resurface Harpers Farm Road in 2026, we are evaluating changes within and around the roadway to improve safety and accommodations for all road users and will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Bain 50+ Center (5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044). The meeting will be held in an open house format, with staff and project consultants present to answer questions about the project. There will be no formal presentation; feel free to arrive any time during the meeting. More information and a public feedback survey will be open for responses on the project webpage through May 8: https://bikehoward.com/projects/resurfacing-projects/

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3430 Court House Dr
Ellicott City, MD
21043

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14103134312

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