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Montgomery County public hearing spotlights safety push to ban stopping or parking in bikeways
Summary
Proponents at a County Council public hearing urged passage of Bill 28-25 to prohibit stopping, standing or parking in bikeways, saying blocked lanes force cyclists into traffic and create safety risks; no council vote was taken at the hearing.
Council members held a public hearing Sept. 30 on Bill 28-25, a proposed amendment to the Montgomery County code that would prohibit stopping, standing or parking a motor vehicle in a bikeway. Supporters said the change is a straightforward safety measure needed to keep protected bike lanes usable.
The bill’s sponsor was identified in testimony as Council member Glass; a Transportation and Environment Committee work session on the bill is scheduled for Oct. 6, 2025. Those testifying urged the council to adopt the prohibition and to coordinate loading and delivery solutions where needed.
Seth Grimes, representing the Washington Area Bicyclists Association, said the problem is common in Montgomery County and provided photographs from…
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