Dear Friends,

We are making historic investments today to build a better tomorrow for all of Howard County. My proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget plan includes $8.2 million for pathways, bike lanes, sidewalks, curb ramps, and other projects to help implement our Pedestrian Master Plan, Bicycle Master Plan, and our Complete Streets Policy. 

When implemented, the spending proposal would mean that funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure will have totaled $22 million over four years, $8 million higher than in previous years. 

Pedestrian improvements:

A countywide pedestrian master plan, WalkHoward, was adopted in 2020 as a definitive reference for proposed pedestrian improvements. The plan outlines 43 structured projects with a total estimated cost of $11.77 million as well as 17 “priority connections” where a direct pathway could facilitate walking to schools, libraries, shopping centers and parks. 

That is why I included over $2 million in my Capital Budget Proposal for Pedestrian improvements. 

We have undertaken an unprecedented expansion in bike lane and pathway network. From 2019 to 2022, 24 miles of new bike lanes and pathways were implemented, and average funding for design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements has increased over 55% to an average of $5.4 million per year. It is why I included over $2.3 million in my Proposed Capital Budget for bicycling improvements. 

In 2022, Howard County adopted its first Complete Streets Design Manual based on a Complete Streets Policy from 2019 that rated a score of 89 out of 100 by the National Complete Streets Coalition. Howard County is also one of only six counties in the nation with adopted Complete Streets design guidelines. In our proposed FY23 budget, the most significant Complete Streets project is pending construction on Oakland Mills Road from Old Montgomery Road to Dobbin Road at $1.7 million.

Read more about our progress here.

This April, as we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, we stand together as a community to condemn all forms of child abuse and neglect, stress the importance of supporting families to prevent neglect, and work together as a community to ensure the best for our children.

Child abuse and neglect is one of the most devastating tragedies in society, and prevention is one of the most important tools to end it. Last week, I was joined by Police Chief Gregory Der, Chief of the State’s Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit Mary Murphy, Department of Social Services Director Stephen Liggett-Creel, and Commander of the HCPD Family Crimes and Sexual Assault Division Lt. Erika Heaver to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and the reaccreditation of Howard County’s Child Advocacy Center: The Listening Place by the National Children’s Alliance.

I’m so grateful for the hard work and partnership of The Listening Place, the entire Police Department, our team at the State’s Attorney’s office, Department of Social Services, and so many advocates and volunteers who go above and beyond to make sure our children are safe. 

Read more here

Our hard-working telecommunicators and dispatchers are dedicated public servants who keep our community safe. They keep calm under pressure and react quickly, and are a critical part of our first-responder team. It is because of them that our first responders arrive quickly, and are prepared for any emergency. 

Please join me in sending thanks to our heroes behind the headsets. We value your service to our community!

When we bring reliable, affordable, and fast internet access to every household, we are improving the education, health and economic opportunities for all Howard County residents. I’m excited that, after years of insufficient service, our Mount Airy, Lisbon, and Western Howard County communities will receive expanded broadband access for 462 households through a county commitment of $500,000 and a federal partnership with the Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program.

By connecting our residents to broadband, we’re helping them ensure they can make tele-health visits, work remotely with ease, participate in long-distance events with their families, and much more.

It was a beautiful day at GreenFest. Howard County once again showed its strong commitment to bold solutions backed by science to sustain Howard County’s resources and combat climate change. I was happy to join Congressman John Sarbanes, Howard Community College President Dr. Daria Willis, Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles to recognize our local leaders who are dedicated to combatting climate change.

Howard County is home to impressive scholar athletes who make us all proud. I’m so excited for our Long Reach High School Lightning Kailey Young and Eric Allen who just committed to playing sports at the college level. Kailey signed to play volleyball at McDaniel College and Eric committed to soccer for George Mason University. I know that this will not be the last we hear from them, and I wish them the absolute best of luck on their future endeavors.

We recently came together to celebrate two very important people and their life-long commitment to furthering the creation of housing for people of all incomes. I’d like to congratulate Grace Kubofcik and Paul Casey for receiving this year’s Heritage Housing Partner’s Legacy Award. Their deep compassion for our community has helped make strides toward our goal of making housing available to all our neighbors in Howard County.

We will continue our work together to ensure every resident has access to adequate housing to secure the best quality of life possible.

In Howard County, we want to create a community where all of our residents have the resources they need, regardless of age or ability. Since the opening of Laura’s Place at Blandair Regional Park, we have heard so many amazing, inclusive stories from residents and visitors of all ages and abilities who had the chance to spend time there.

Throughout this month, I encourage our community to learn more about autism and increase your understanding, so that there is worldwide support and acceptance for our residents of all abilities. Read more here.

In Howard County, we aspire to ensure all our residents, of all abilities, have access to phenomenal programs and classes. Join our Howard County Recreation and Parks for Adaptive Gaming Day on Tuesday, April 12th, from 1p – 5p at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center. At this event, residents can experience gaming with adaptive controllers and switches to ensure every person can have equal access to gaming.

It’s Money Matters Monday! This week is dedicated to housing and managing your financing, especially during difficult times. We are offering three FREE webinars on home buyer readiness, programs to make purchasing a home more affordable or making repairs to your home to age in place, and lastly learning how to manage your finances in uncertain times, including the importance of counseling and the effects of financial hardships.

 

Learn more and sign-up today here.

We are conducting an online survey of County residents. We want everyone to have an opportunity to share their opinions with County Government on the services we provide. This survey is one way for us to assess how we are doing and identify areas for improvement. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on May 31st.

The survey is available here.

We want to hear from you!

Join my Constituent Services team on Tuesday, April 12th, at 7:00 p.m. at Clove & Cardamom in Columbia. This is a great opportunity to discuss the issues most important to you and ways to enhance our community, all while supporting a local businesses. No RSVP required.

As prom season approaches, we know how important it is to find the perfect dress. Last week, I joined Lee Anderson of DoodleHATCH, Long Reach High School, and Wilde Lake High School to donate dresses for our students and clothing for our children who are a part of the Teen Parenting Program. 

Through important partnerships like these, together, we can ensure everyone can have a phenomenal Spring season.

Howard County is a proud home to a diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander community. I invite you to join us on May 1st for our first annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival at the Chrysalis in Downtown Columbia. Let’s come together to celebrate our unique culture which helps Howard County thrive.

Get your free ticket today here.

I had an incredible time joining Bryan Young for the Candlelight Concert at Howard Community College. The Candlelight Concerts has been an integral partner in Howard County through their work promoting great music and art education. As 2020 HoCo Rise to the Challenge award recipients, they helped create the Candlelight Digital Arts Platform, which reached 15,000 Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic with free concerts. 

We know how important the arts are in creating at excellent quality of life. Through our continued partnerships, we will ensure that all our residents remain healthy and thriving.

Learn more about them here.

According to the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Howard County’s positivity rate today is 3.3% and our 7-day moving average case rate per 100k is 8.5. This increase is related to the BA2 subvariant which is highly transmissible. Residents, especially those with at high risk for complications from COVID, should consider wearing a mask indoors when physical distancing is not possible. 

Residents with symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested and isolate if possible, per CDC guidelines. There is currently 1 COVID-19 patient in the ICU and Acute Care units at Howard County General Hospital. We’ve sadly lost 352 of our residents to COVID-19 and we continue to keep their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

Howard County is a state leader with 91% of our residents 5+ fully vaccinated.

However, nearly 33% of our eligible residents have not yet received a booster or third shot. Being up to date with COVID vaccines is critical to reducing the severity of COVID-19 disease, including preventing hospitalization and death. Please get boosted to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination.

Viruses constantly change through mutation and sometimes these mutations result in a new dominant variant of the virus. As we begin to see more reports regarding a new COVID-19 variant, it’s important to keep getting tested. Howard County has dozens of testing locations. Find one near you here. 

Getting vaccinated continues to be the best way to prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19. Please get vaccinated and boosted if you have not already. Find a vaccine near you at vaccine.howardcountymd.gov.

Spring is finally here and with its warmer weather also comes an increase in door-to-door sales. For those door-to-door sales, our Department of Community Resources and Services' Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is reminding residents to ALWAYS ask to see their Howard County issued peddler-solicitor identification (ID) card. Anyone who goes door-to-door in Howard County to offer or sell goods and services, take orders for the future delivery of goods and services, sell subscriptions to newspapers, magazines or other publications, or request donations on behalf of charities or non-profit organizations is REQUIRED to register with OCP. Solicitors are required to carry this ID card on them at all times and are required to show it to anyone who asks to see it. To learn more about peddling and door-to-door soliciting in Howard County, visit OCP’s “Peddling & Soliciting” website.

To report an unregistered sales person, contact OCP at 410-313-6420 (voice/relay) or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer-protection.

 Tax Credit Overview Offered at 50+ Centers

This month, our Department of Finance will be visiting three of the County’s DCRS Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) 50+ Centers to discuss the many tax credits available to residents. The dates are as follows: Tuesday, April 19^th from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Bain 50+ Center, Thursday, April 21^st from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Ellicott City 50+ Center and Monday, April 25^th from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the North Laurel 50+ Center.

In addition to spring weather bringing out more door-to-door sales, with warmer weather also comes and increase in home improvement projects. If you have a home improvement project you would like to start this spring, be sure to check out these tips from OCP before hiring a home improvement contractor.

For more information or to obtain this fact sheet in an alternative format, please contact OCP at 410-313-6420 or email consumer@howardcounymd.gov.

Our Age-Friendly Howard County Action Plan spells out more than 80 action steps to create a more inclusive, accessible, safer and healthier community for all. To implement these steps, DCRS needs your help. Whether you are in school, working full- or part-time, or retired, your skills and input are invaluable to help to make the 80 action steps a reality. To find out how you can be involved, as well as receive news and updates straight to your inbox, click HERE to register for DCRS emails.

In the meantime, to learn more about the County's Age-Friendly Action Plan, check out www.howardcountymd.gov/agefriendly.

If you or someone you know is caring for a family member or friend with dementia, I encourage you to check out DCRS’s OAI’s Dementia Live®. This interactive experience immerses participants into life with dementia to create a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with a cognitive impairment and sensory changes. If interested in participating in this FREE program, OAI’s next upcoming sessions are Monday, April 11^th at 2:00 p.m. (virtually) and Wednesday, May 11^th at 6:00 p.m. at OAI’s office at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia. For more information or to register for either event (please note, space is limited), please call 410-313-5917 today

On April 1^st, our Office of Community Sustainability residential CleanScapes program's site visit requests opened up. As a Howard County resident, you can make a big impact on reducing stormwater pollution by increasing the amount of surfaces on your property that absorb stormwater runoff. In addition to protecting the environment, property owners can also reduce their Watershed Protection Fee and be reimbursed for their projects.

For more information or if you are interested in a project on your property, visit www.cleanwaterhoward.com/what-is-your-role/residential-properties/cleanscapes. Please note, the site visit request will remain open until all 75 spots have been reserved.

Our Environmental Sustainability Board serves a critical role in the County’s work to ensure a clean and sustainable environment and combat climate change. Formed in 2007, the Board assists in the implementation of the County’s environmental agenda, providing both advice and review. Comprised of 13 members, The County is currently looking to fill the following positions: representative from Councilmanic district three; expert in energy use; expert in transit or transportation; representative active in environmental education; and members of the general public with an interest in environmental and sustainability issues.

To learn more about this Board and how to apply, click HERE. Please note, the deadline to apply is Friday, April 22^nd.

This Financial Preparedness Month be sure to follow our Office of Emergency Management (OEM) on Facebook and Twitter for helpful tips on how to ensure you are financially prepared in case of a disaster. To kick off the month, OEM reminds us that having access to personal, financial and insurance records is crucial for starting the recovery process quickly and efficiently following a disaster/emergency.

You can also find helpful information about financial preparedness on FEMA’s website at www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness.

Did you know that flooding is the number one hazard in Maryland and that the risk of flooding extends to all Marylanders, no matter where you live. This April, during Maryland Flood Awareness Month, our Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents of the importance of flood safety awareness, understanding the risks and being prepared and ready to take action should the need arise. To learn more about floods and how to prepare, check out the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready “Flood” website at www.ready.gov/floods.

You can also find helpful information about Howard County’s Hazards and resources on OEM’s “ReadyHoCo” website or on the County’s Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division’s “Flood Protection” website (from this page, residents can look up whether their property is in or near a flood zone).

Applications are now being accepted for this year's camp, which has been split into two days: Saturday, July 9^th for ages 8 to 11 and Sunday, July 10^th for ages 12 to 14. For an application, click HERE. 

Aged 50+? It's second booster time and Howard County Health Departments (HCHD) clinics are officially approved and prepared to offer second COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to those recommended by the CDC. To determine whether you are eligible, I encourage you to check out the CDC’s full announcement. In general, second boosters are available to certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least four months ago.

If you are eligible for a second booster, visit an HCHD vaccine clinic today. For a list of upcoming clinic dates and location, click HERE.

HCHD and the NAACP of Howard County collaborated on a public service announcement about colorectal cancer prevention and the importance of getting screened at age 45. According to the American Cancer Society, Colorectal Cancer occurs at a higher rate in Black Americans than any other racial or ethnic group. Take a look at the video to learn more about colorectal cancer prevention and screenings. 

Howard County Health Department and the Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center hold monthly $5 Rabies Vaccination Clinics for Pets. Clinics are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month (weather permitting) from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. The next clinic is Thursday, April 21, 2022. Click here for more information.

Interested in calling Howard County home? Our Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program April open enrollment period. Held quarterly throughout the year, this inclusionary zoning program provides individuals and families the opportunity to purchase quality new homes at reduced sale prices and rents to those eligible. Applications will be available online and completed applications can be submitted either online, mailed to 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 224, Columbia, MD, 21046, or dropped off at DHCD’s Patuxent Woods Drive office by appointment only. The DEADLINE to apply is 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 30^th.

As part of its April MIHU open enrollment period, DHCD will be hosting a virtual MIHU Homeownership informational workshop next Wednesday, April 7^th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. via Webex. For details about the workshop and how to sign up, visit DHCD’s “Open Enrollment” website. Additionally, from DHCD’s “Open Enrollment” website, visitors can also find presentations from previous homeownership and rental informational workshops, as well as frequently asked questions and answers explaining the program’s eligibility requirements and application process.

Please keep in mind, if you are interested in DHCD’s MIHU rental program, prospective renters may apply directly to a participating rental community at any time during the year. For more information on the MIHU rental program, including a list of participating communities, visit DHCD’s MIHU rental website.

For questions and/or more information about the MIHU program, contact DHCD’s Housing Opportunities Programs Division at 410-313-6318 and select option two, email housing@howardcountymd.gov or visit DHCD’s open enrollment website. 

While communities like Howard County are made up of residents from a variety of cultural, educational, socio-economic and religious backgrounds, conscious and unconscious biases can still be held against one’s neighbor Join our Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE) for a “Neighborhood Narrative” discussion on April 14^th is it explores how the stories we tell influence the biases we hold. Led by OHRE’s Community Outreach Supervisor Claudia Allen, the discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Recreation & Parks’ North Laurel Community Center and will expose the ways in which media and our lived experiences influence the biases we hold about each other. Diving into the intersectionality of culture and the neuropsychology behind bias, Claudia will give audience members tools on how to remove implicit bias at the root encouraging attendees to psychologically write new narratives about their neighbors. No registration is required.

This month, Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge (April 15^th to April 17^th) causing Christians, Jews and Muslims to all be in a state of fasting, prayer or worship simultaneously. In honor of this special moment in the calendar, OHRE invites you to join them for virtual lunch and learn on Friday, April 15^th at 12:00 p.m. where clergy persons from various faith communities will speak, pray and discuss the significance of each religious observance, what we can learn from the convergence of these observances, the value of celebrating religious diversity, and the importance of protecting religious freedom. This virtual event will be shown on OHRE's Facebook page and on the County’s YouTube channel.

This month’s Reading Human Rights event, scheduled to take place April 26^th at 6:30 p.m. at HCLS’ Miller branch, will discuss Anita Hill’s Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence and is co-sponsored by HopeWorks and DCRS’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention. To register for this month’s event, click HERE.

Our Planning Board provides important community input on a variety of planning and zoning issues. If you reside in Councilmanic District 1 and are interested in serving on the Planning Board, I encourage you to apply today. The deadline to apply for the Board is Friday, April 22^nd.

I am pleased to share this update from our Howard County Police Department (HCPD) regarding its body-worn camera program. Body-worn cameras have been delivered for 300 uniformed officers and HCPD is working diligently to implement compatible technology in its vehicles and stations, writing policy with input from community groups, and scheduling training for officers and administrative support staff.

To learn more about this program, I encourage you to visit www.howardcountymd.gov/police/body-worn-cameras.

This week, assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will review the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) to examine all aspects of police policy, procedures, management, operations and support services. As part of the assessment, which occurs every four years, members of the community are invited to offer comments in a variety of ways.

On Tuesday, April 12^th, a public information session will be held virtually from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to give testimony must pre-register at least two hours prior to the session. To register to participate, click HERE.

Community members who are unable to attend the virtual session but would still like to provide comments to the CALEA Assessment Team may do so on April 11^th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. by calling 410-313-3259. Comments will be taken directly by the Assessment Team.

Please note, appearances at the public information session and telephone comments are generally limited to five minutes and must address HCPD’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. The standards may be reviewed at HCPD headquarters. The local HCPD contact is Tami Bulla, who can be reached at 410-313-3229 or by email at tbulla@howardcountymd.gov.

Finally, anyone wishing to offer written comments about HCPD’s ability to meet the standards for Accreditation may: write to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, VA, 20155 OR email calea@calea.org with “Howard County Police” in the subject line.

Geared towards Howard County students heading into the 9^th grade, HCPD’s P.L.E.D.G.E. (Pride, Leadership, Education, Diversity, Growth, Evaluation) Leadership Camp is a FREE, one-week day-camp that helps participants develop leadership skills prior to entering high school. Lessons and activities challenge campers’ ability to make critical decisions, focus on core beliefs and values, recognize diversity, and work toward a common goal. This year’s P.L.E.D.G.E. Leadership Camp will offer two sessions, the first from June 27^th to July 1^st and the second from July 25^th to July 29^th.

For residents age 15 to 18 who are looking for a one-of-a-kind experience this summer, HCPD’s YPA is for you. YPA is a FREE, one-week overnight-camp (July 10^th to July 15^th) that introduces campers to what it’s like to be a police officer. Campers will train and learn like HCPD’s Police Academy recruits, while exploring career and leadership opportunities and building life skills.

For more information about either program and/or to submit an application, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/police/youth-programs today. Please note, applications are DUE by this Friday, April 15^th.

To learn about Department of Public Works (DPW) projects currently underway, visit https://bit.ly/2V6K5B6. Searchable by project category and street name, from this site you’ll find additional project details, including news releases about the project. You can also contact DPW’s Customer Service Office at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov for further assistance.

If you have questions or are interested in finding out about a State road (numbered roadway) project in your area, visit the Maryland State Highway Administration’s (SHA) “Project Portal” website.

While Howard County Government offices will be CLOSED on Friday, April 15^th in observance of the Good Friday holiday, there will be REGULAR Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection on the 15^th. The County’s holiday slide schedule will NOT be in effect as Good Friday is not one of the six holidays that affect curbside collection. Those six holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. To learn more about the County’s holiday slide schedule, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/holidayschedule. 

To learn more, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/documentshredding.

Our Bureau of Environmental Services is pleased to announce the Master Gardeners are back with its backyard compost demonstrations! This year, demonstrations will be held at Miller branch library, Robinson Nature Center, Alpha Ridge Landfill and Savage branch library. Attendees will receive a FREE backyard compost bin as well as helpful tips and tricks to creating this valuable soil amendment. For the 2022 schedule, click HERE and/or for more information about backyard composting, click HERE.

If you have ever wanted to fish Centennial Lake at night, now is your chance! Join Recreation & Parks this spring and summer season for an opportunity to fish the lake after hours with its Nite Bite Fishing. The after-hour fun kicks off Friday, April 8^th. For more information, a full list of fishing dates or to register click HERE.

Kid’s Fest is Just Around the Corner

Come experience all that our Department of Recreation & Parks has to offer our Howard County youth by taking part in its 7^th annual Kid's Fest on April 16^th at Meadowbrook Park. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m., this always popular and ever-so-exciting event will feature sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food and much more. While geared towards children, age two to 12, the whole family is invited.

Pre-registration is encouraged; however, it is not required as on-site registration will be available the day of the event. To register for this event in advance (note, the cost per child age two to 12 is $12 a ticket) or for more information, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/kids-fest today. The cost to purchase a ticket in person the day of the event and to pay by cash or check is $15 per child.

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Recreation & Parks’ Robinson Nature Center is pleased to host a FREE outdoor extravaganza on April 24^th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for families with members on the autism spectrum (all ages). Participants will enjoy a variety of guided and self-paced activities with Nature Center, Therapeutic Recreation, Park Ranger and Heritage staff. Activities will include sensory pathways, historical demonstrations, scavenger hunts, nature exploration and crafts. To preregister for this event in order to receive the event schedule in advance, visit tinyurl.com/Autism-Acceptance or call 410-313-0400. 

Embark on a nighttime, nature-based scavenger hunt at Recreation & Parks’ Robinson Nature Center on April 29^th from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Using the GooseChase app, participants will complete a series of missions, learning about spring-time natural phenomena, including constellations, migrating animals and evening wildlife rituals, along the way. The evening will end with a program in Robinson Nature Center’s planetarium.

Participants must be 18 and older to participate and singles, couples and teams of up to five people are welcome. Tickets are $20 a person and preregistration is required as space is limited.

Set to run the weekend of May 21^st and 22^nd at Symphony Woods in Columbia, this year’s Wine in the Woods event will not only feature around 20 wineries, 22 specialty food vendors, 30 artisans/crafters and 12 musical acts, but NEW THIS YEAR, will also feature a selection of Maryland breweries on tap, including Oliver Brewing Co., Heavy Seas Beer, Pub Dog, Sapwood Cellars, and Hysteria Brewing Co. Beer will be available for purchase only, no samples.

To learn more about this year’s event and/or to purchase your tickets, visit www.wineinthewoods.com.

Last week, I announced that my proposed capital spending plan for Fiscal Year 2023 contains historic funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, aimed at providing health and environmental benefits while improving community connections. Presented to the Howard County Council, my spending plan includes a record $8.2 million for pathways, bike lanes, sidewalks, curb ramps and other project to help implement our Pedestrian Master Plan, Bicycle Master Plan and Complete Streets policy. When implemented, the spending proposal would mean that funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure under my administration will have totaled $22 million over four years, $8 million higher than during the previous administration.