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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What Are We Working on?

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**What Does a Thriving Community Mean to You?**

It’s a simple question with a thousand right answers.

Maybe it’s a cup of coffee at your favorite spot or a wave from a stranger on the trail.

Maybe it’s families out together enjoying the outdoors or safe sidewalks for your kids.
Maybe it’s a vibrant town center and busy parks.

Or maybe it’s riding your bike or running on the trail with the wind in your hair.

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Strategic Planning

Working for Healthy, Safe and Connected Communities

This strategic plan outlines our goals, priorities, and actionable strategies for the next three years — focusing on advocacy, education, community engagement, events, partnerships, and organizational sustainability.

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Rolling Rodeos

Talbot Thrive’s Rolling Rodeo program is working with Talbot County Schools and other Community groups 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, Easton Utilities, UMMS, Coastal Run, Talbot Humane Unleashed and the YMCA of the Chesapeake in continuing our 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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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!

Achieving Sustainability – Strengthen financial and volunteer support to sustain and grow impact

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 – Strengthen financial and volunteer support to sustain and grow impact

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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