Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Coverage of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Now all of Montgomery Parks’ nearly 300 miles of trails are open to Class 1 e-bikes
Montgomery Parks has expanded access to Class 1 e-bikes on its nearly 300 miles of trails, allowing them on natural-surface trails five years after they were permitted on paved trails. The policy excludes Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes, motorbikes, and mopeds due to concerns about trail damage, speed, and safety. Enforcement focuses on education, with warnings, citations, or removals possible for noncompliance.
- Prince George’s County goes on the offensive against the Park and Planning Commission
Prince George’s County Council transferred tens of millions of dollars from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s budget, prompting a lawsuit and accusations of destabilizing services. The commission criticized the transfers as lacking transparency and legal authority, while county leaders accused the commission of misusing funds for its own operations.