ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Elkridge residents will have their first chance to review proposed safety improvements for a deadly stretch of US 1 when Howard County hosts a public meeting next month.

The Maryland State Highway Administration designated a bicycle and pedestrian area in Elkridge.

This program collaborates with local jurisdictions to prioritize safety and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians within a designated 0.5-mile radius.

These include the Elkridge Branch Library & 50+ Senior Center, Elkridge Elementary School and Elkridge Landing Middle School, various shopping centers and restaurants, and highly populated neighborhoods in the Elkridge area.

The development of the new 65,000 square foot Elkridge Community Center in the Elkridge Civic District will also increase the ne

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