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Council bans stopping or parking in county bike lanes to improve safety

Prince George's County Council · November 17, 2025
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Summary

Following testimony from cycling advocates, the council enacted CB 71 to prohibit stopping, standing or parking in bike lanes and bikeways, citing safety concerns and Vision Zero goals; the bill passed 9-0.

Prince George's County moved to strengthen protections for people who bike and walk by enacting CB 71 on Nov. 17, 2025, which prohibits stopping, standing or parking motor vehicles in dedicated bike lanes and bikeways, subject to enumerated exceptions.

Diane Harris, a Fort Washington…

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