THE BICYCLE AND TRAILS ADVISORY GROUP (BTAG)

Background:

The Bicycle and Trails Advisory Group (BTAG) was founded in January 1998 at the direction of the County Executive’s Office. BTAG is chaired and organized by the Transportation Section of the Planning Department. BTAG meets quarterly, with more frequent subcommittee meetings on specific topics scheduled as needed. 

BTAG developed the list of County bikeway and trails priorities included in the 1999 Joint Signature Letter and has produced the map for the On-Road Bicycle Route of the Potomac Heritage Trail. 

Other topics frequently addressed include development review issues, bicycle and pedestrian access to mass transit, equestrian trails, small area plans, and on-road bicycle facilities. Future work will include the update of the Countywide Bicycle and Trails Plan. Regular participants in BTAG meetings include the County Executive’s Office, various sections of the Planning Department, the Parks Department, the Department of Environmental Resources, the State Highway Administration, the Department of Public Works and Transportation, the National Park Service (NPS), the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trails Club, the College Park Area Bicycle Coalition, the Southern Prince George’s Trails Coalition, Trail Riders of Today (equestrian trails), the Broad Creek Historic District, various municipalities and civic associations, and other private organizations such as the Potomac Heritage Partnership. The work of BTAG on the Potomac Heritage Trail was recognized by the Potomac Heritage Partnership with their "Building Communities Through Heritage Connections" Award.