Annapolis Unveils New Bike Trail Project: A Safer, More Connected CommunityAnnapolis is set to launch a significant bike trail project, stretching from Calvert Street to Gibraltar Street on West Street. This new trail segment, part of the Poplar Trail, will be wider and longer, built along the old WB&A railway. The project, dubbed the West-East Express Trail or WEE Trail, aims to connect communities and encourage more Americans to bike.The WEE Trail, estimated to cost five point eight million dollars, will extend from Gibraltar Street to Waterworks Park. Funding comes from grants, the Maryland Department of Transportation, and the Maryland Department of General Services. The trail will include amenities and crosswalks for safety and user experience.This project is part of a broader countywide effort to connect existing bike paths, aiming to make non-car travel more attractive and safer. Ultimately, the network could connect downtown Annapolis to BWI airport, MARC stations, and Fort Meade, linking to larger regional trail systems.

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