Talbot Thrive

A non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy and safe outdoor mobility for everyone living, working and visiting Talbot County, Maryland.

Talbot Thrive empowers healthier, more connected communities by promoting safe cycling, advocating for walkable environments, and educating the next generation on the importance of micromobility safety. Through grassroots advocacy, community events, and partnerships with local governments, we drive lasting change for a safer, more active Talbot County.

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Four Focus Areas

Advocating to Foster Change – Championing policies and initiatives that support a thriving Talbot County. i.e. working with SHA, MDOT and local governments

Communicating – Ensuring our mission and work are clearly shared, engaging more people in our efforts. i.e creating awareness of local projects, problems and solutions

Creating Community through Events – Bringing people together to inspire collaboration and strengthen local connections. i.e. Tour de Talbot, Running & Walking Club, Rolling Rodeos, Art in Motion and more!

Raising Revenue – Expanding our resources to sustain and grow our initiatives. i.e. becoming sustainable and expanding our reach

Talbot Thrive

A non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy and safe outdoor mobility for everyone living, working and visiting Talbot County, Maryland.

We promote healthy and safe outdoor mobility for everyone living, working and visiting our quiet corner of Maryland. We are members of the community and we seek to work collaboratively with community partners and elected officials and to ensure people can walk, run and cycle safely for any trip purpose. Our work is intentional and inclusive.

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Four Focus Areas

Advocating to Foster Change – Championing policies and initiatives that support a thriving Talbot County. i.e. working with SHA, MDOT and local governments

Communicating – Ensuring our mission and work are clearly shared, engaging more people in our efforts. i.e creating awareness of local projects, problems and solutions

Creating Community through Events – Bringing people together to inspire collaboration and strengthen local connections. i.e. Tour de Talbot, Running & Walking Club, Rolling Rodeos, Art in Motion and more!

Raising Revenue – Expanding our resources to sustain and grow our initiatives. i.e. becoming sustainable and expanding our reach

What Are We Working on?

The Frederick Douglass Rail Trail

The Frederick Douglass Rail Trail will repurpose the former Pennsylvania Railroad and Maryland & Delaware Railroad track as a 10-foot wide shared use path. The proposed route is in the preliminary design phase and is proposed to start just north of the town of Queen Anne, in Queen Anne’s County and ends just north of Easton.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

In early 2024, Talbot Thrive asked that the County Council enact legislation to create a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. In late September it was enacted and supported by the entire council and committee meetings are scheduled to begin in late April.

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Rolling Rodeos

Talbot Thrive’s new Rolling Rodeo program is working within Talbot County Schools to teach kids the rules of the road on scaled down streets in a fun, interactive environment.

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Running & Walking Club

Talbot Thrive is excited to partner with the Town of Easton Parks and Recreation Department and the YMCA of the Chesapeake to launch a new Running and Walking Club – a community-driven initiative designed to bring people together in a fun and supportive environment to improve their physical and mental health!

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Get Involved!

We are actively recruiting volunteers and committee members who have an interest in promoting our mission. The board meets once per month and we have at least one community outreach event per quarter. Want to be a part of our work? Roll up your sleeves and become active in one of four committees.

Safety and Education
Advocacy
Communication
Data and Information

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